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Meaning of 'swifter' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Swifter [ n.]
- A rope used to retain the bars of the capstan in their sockets while men are turning it.
- A rope used to encircle a boat longitudinally, to strengthen and defend her sides.
- The forward shroud of a lower mast.
2 . Swifter [ v. t.]
- To tighten, as slack standing rigging, by bringing the opposite shrouds nearer.

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