SWIFTER

swifter

Noun

  1. A rope used to retain the bars of the capstan in their sockets while it is being turned.
  2. A rope used to encircle a boat longitudinally, to strengthen and defend her sides.
  3. The forward shroud of a lower mast.

Verb

  1. To tighten (e.g. slack standing rigging) by bringing the opposite shrouds nearer.

Adjective

swifter



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