rask — meaning in English

English meaning

• fast adj Moving or able to move at high speed; quick.
• nimble adj Able to move quickly, lightly, and with easy control.
• quick adj Moving or happening fast.
• rapid adj Happening or moving very quickly.

Senses

rask is used for these senses in English:

• fast Moving with great speed, or capable of doing so; swift, rapid. [from 14th c.]
• fast (of photographic film) More sensitive to light than average. [from 20th c.]
• nimble Quick and light in movement or action.
• nimble Quickwitted and alert.
• rapid Very swift or quick.

fast — full definition

1. adj Moving or able to move at high speed; quick.
2. adj Fixed firmly in place; not easily moved.
3. adv Quickly, or with great speed.
4. verb To go without food, often for religious, health, or medical reasons.
5. noun A period of abstaining from food.

nimble — full definition

1. adj Able to move quickly, lightly, and with easy control.
2. adj Quick-thinking; mentally sharp and adaptable.

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