Swifter
Pronunciation : Swift"er
Part of Speech : n.
Etymology : [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.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
Pronunciation : Swift"er
Part of Speech : v.
Definition : Defn: To tighten, as slack standing rigging, by bringing the opposite shrouds nearer.
t. (Naut.)
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913