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n.
A supposed collection of particles of very subtile matter, endowed with a rapid rotary motion around an axis which was also the axis of a sun or a planet. Descartes attempted to account for the formation of the universe, and the movements of the bodies composing it, by a theory of vortices.
a.
Advancing with haste or speed; speedy in progression; in quick sequence; as, rapid growth; rapid improvement; rapid recurrence; rapid succession.
v. i.
To revolve with velocity; to be whirled round rapidly.
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The act of twirling; a rapid circular motion; a whirl or whirling; quick rotation.
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A brief flash or gleam, esp. when rapidly repeated.
v. i.
To open and shut the eye rapidly; to blink; to wink.
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Quality of being rapid; rapidity.
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Nimble; light and quick; active; rapid.
n.
The quality or state of being rapid; swiftness; celerity; velocity; as, the rapidity of a current; rapidity of speech; rapidity of growth or improvement.
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In a high degree; to no small extent; exceedingly; excessively; extremely; as, a very great mountain; a very bright sum; a very cold day; the river flows very rapidly; he was very much hurt.
n.
Quickness of motion; swiftness; speed; celerity; rapidity; as, the velocity of wind; the velocity of a planet or comet in its orbit or course; the velocity of a cannon ball; the velocity of light.
v. t.
To move or turn round rapidly; to whirl round; to move and turn rapidly with the fingers.
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Moving with ease and smoothness in uttering words; of rapid speech; nimble in speaking; glib; as, a flippant, voluble, tongue.
adv.
In a rapid manner.
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The soft and highly vascular deciduous skin which envelops and nourishes the antlers of deer during their rapid growth.
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Moving rapidly round a center; vortical.
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Quick in execution; as, a rapid penman.
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Very swift or quick; moving with celerity; fast; as, a rapid stream; a rapid flight; a rapid motion.
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The part of a river where the current moves with great swiftness, but without actual waterfall or cascade; -- usually in the plural; as, the Lachine rapids in the St. Lawrence.
v. t.
To utter with sonant or vocal tone; to pronounce with a narrowed glottis and rapid vibrations of the vocal cords; to speak above a whisper.
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