swift in Dutch
swift in Dutch is gierzwaluw, garenwinder, haspel — swift means moving or happening very quickly.
swift in Dutch
gierzwaluw
A small plain-colored bird of the family Apodidae that resembles a swallow and is noted for its rapid flight.
garenwinder
(textiles) A light, collapsible reel used to hold a hank of yarn in order to wind off skeins or balls.
haspel
(textiles) A light, collapsible reel used to hold a hank of yarn in order to wind off skeins or balls.
What does "swift" mean?
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adj Moving or happening very quickly.
"The police made a swift arrest after the robbery."
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noun A small, fast-flying bird that looks similar to a swallow.
"Swifts spend almost their entire lives in the air, even sleeping on the wing."
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swift in a sentence
- The police made a swift arrest after the robbery.
- She gave a swift reply before he'd even finished the question.
- Swifts spend almost their entire lives in the air, even sleeping on the wing.
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What is "swift" in Dutch?
"swift" in Dutch is gierzwaluw, garenwinder, haspel. swift means: Moving or happening very quickly.
How do you use "swift" in a sentence?
Example: "The police made a swift arrest after the robbery." In Dutch, "swift" is gierzwaluw, garenwinder, haspel.
Are there other ways to say "swift" in Dutch?
Yes — Dutch has 3 translations listed for "swift": gierzwaluw, garenwinder, haspel.
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