Vulpes velox, a species of fox found in the central United States.

A species of hesperiid butterfly, Pelopidas lyelli, inhabiting Australia, New Guinea, the Solomon Islands and Vanuatu.

plural of Lyell's swift

Alternative form of overswift.

plural of orange swift

In a swift manner; quickly; with quick motion or velocity; fleetly.

superlative form of swift: most swift

comparative form of swift: more swift

(nautical) A rope used to retain the bars of the capstan in their sockets while it is being turned. / (nautical) A rope used to encircle a boat longitudinally, to strengthen and defend her sides.

(nautical, transitive) To tighten (e.g. slack standing rigging) by bringing the opposite shrouds nearer.