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Swifter (n.)

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

Swifter (n.)

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

Swifter (n.)

The forward shroud of a lower mast.

Swifter (v. t.)

To tighten, as slack standing rigging, by bringing the opposite shrouds nearer.