swifter

adjective

1. comparative form of swift: more swift

noun

1. (nautical) A rope used to retain the bars of the capstan in their sockets while it is being turned.

2. (nautical) A rope used to encircle a boat longitudinally, to strengthen and defend her sides.

3. (nautical) The forward shroud of a lower mast.

verb

1. (nautical, transitive) To tighten (e.g. slack standing rigging) by bringing the opposite shrouds nearer.