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Definition of Swifter
1. n. A rope used to retain the bars of the capstan in their sockets while men are turning it.
2. v. t. To tighten, as slack standing rigging, by bringing the opposite shrouds nearer.
Definition of Swifter
1. Adjective. (comparative of swift) ¹
2. Verb. (nautical transitive) To tighten (e.g. slack standing rigging) by bringing the opposite shrouds nearer. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Swifter
1. a rope on a ship [n -S]