English Explanatory Dictionary

swifter

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. comparative form of swift: more swift
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.

Pronunciation

/ˈswɪftəɹ/

Word forms

swifter swifters swiftering swiftered

Etymology

Compare swivel.

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