SWIFTER

swifter. Swifter, n. a rope to fasten bars to a capstern or encircle a boat, an outward shroud

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Swift″er (?), n. [[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.