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Webster 1913 Edition
Swifter
Swift′er
,Noun.
[Cf.
Swivel
.] (Naut.)
(a)
A rope used to retain the bars of the capstan in their sockets while men are turning it.
(b)
A rope used to encircle a boat longitudinally, to strengthen and defend her sides.
(c)
The forward shroud of a lower mast.
Swift′er
,Verb.
T.
(Naut.)
To tighten, as slack standing rigging, by bringing the opposite shrouds nearer.
Webster 1828 Edition
Swifter
SWIFT'ER
,Noun.
SWIFT'ER
,Verb.
T.
Definition 2024
swifter
swifter
English
Adjective
swifter
Etymology 2
Compare swivel.
Noun
swifter (plural swifters)
- (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) The forward shroud of a lower mast.
Verb
swifter (third-person singular simple present swifters, present participle swiftering, simple past and past participle swiftered)