swifter

adj

1. (comparative, form-of)comparative form of swift: more swift

noun

1. A rope used to retain the bars of the capstan in their sockets while it is being turned.
2. A rope used to encircle a boat longitudinally, to strengthen and defend her sides.
3. The forward shroud of a lower mast.

verb

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