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Xcode

Xcode is Apple's integrated development environment (IDE) for macOS, used to develop software for macOS, iOS, iPadOS, watchOS, and tvOS. It was initially released in late 2003; the latest stable release is version 13.3.1, released on April 11, 2022, and is available via the Mac App Store free of charge for macOS Monterey users. Registered developers can download preview releases and prior versions of the suite through the Apple Developer website.

Swift

Moving or capable of moving with great speed; fast.

Swift

Fast; quick; rapid.

Swift

Capable of moving at high speeds.

Swift

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

Any of certain lizards of the genus Sceloporus.

Swift

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

Swift

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

Swift

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

Swift

The main cylinder of a carding-machine.
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Swift

(obsolete) The current of a stream.

Swift

Swiftly.

Swift

Moving a great distance in a short time; moving with celerity or velocity; fleet; rapid; quick; speedy; prompt.
My beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath.
Swift of dispatch and easy of access.
And bring upon themselves swift destruction.

Swift

Of short continuance; passing away quickly.

Swift

Swiftly.
Ply swift and strong the oar.

Swift

The current of a stream.

Swift

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.

Swift

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

Swift

The ghost moth. See under Ghost.

Swift

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

Swift

The main card cylinder of a flax-carding machine.

Swift

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

Swift

An English satirist born in Ireland (1667-1745)

Swift

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

Swift

Common western lizard; seen on logs or rocks

Swift

Moving very fast;
Fleet of foot
The fleet scurrying of squirrels
A swift current
Swift flight of an arrow
A swift runner

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