Swift vs. Swiftlet — What's the Difference?

Moving or capable of moving with great speed; fast.

Swiftlets are birds contained within the four genera Aerodramus, Hydrochous, Schoutedenapus and Collocalia. They form the Collocaliini tribe within the swift family Apodidae.

Fast; quick; rapid.

Any of the various tropical and subtropical birds of the four genera Aerodramus, Hydrochous, Schoutedenapus, and Collocalia in the swift family, many of which can navigate in darkness using echolocation.

Capable of moving at high speeds.

Any one of numerous species of small East Indian and Asiatic swifts of the genus Collocalia. Some of the species are noted for furnishing the edible bird's nest. See Illust. under Edible.

A small plain-colored bird of the family Apodidae that resembles a swallow and is noted for its rapid flight.

Swift of eastern Asia; produces the edible bird's nest

Any of certain lizards of the genus Sceloporus.

(entomology) A moth of the family Hepialidae, swift moth, ghost moth.

(entomology) Any of various fast-flying hesperiid butterflies.

(textiles) A light, collapsible reel used to hold a hank of yarn in order to wind off skeins or balls.

The main cylinder of a carding-machine.

(obsolete) The current of a stream.

Swiftly.

Moving a great distance in a short time; moving with celerity or velocity; fleet; rapid; quick; speedy; prompt.

Of short continuance; passing away quickly.

Swiftly.

The current of a stream.

Any one of numerous species of small, long-winged, insectivorous birds of the family Micropodidæ. In form and habits the swifts resemble swallows, but they are destitute of complex vocal muscles and are not singing birds, but belong to a widely different group allied to the humming birds.

Any one of several species of lizards, as the pine lizard.

The ghost moth. See under Ghost.

A reel, or turning instrument, for winding yarn, thread, etc.; - used chiefly in the plural.

The main card cylinder of a flax-carding machine.

United States meat-packer who began the use of refrigerated railroad cars (1839-1903)

An English satirist born in Ireland (1667-1745)

Small plain-colored bird that resembles a swallow and is noted for its rapid flight

Common western lizard; seen on logs or rocks

Moving very fast;