Swifter

['swɪftə] or ['swɪftɚ]

Definition

(n.) A rope used to retain the bars of the capstan in their sockets while men are turning it.

(n.) A rope used to encircle a boat longitudinally, to strengthen and defend her sides.

(n.) The forward shroud of a lower mast.

(v. t.) To tighten, as slack standing rigging, by bringing the opposite shrouds nearer.

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