About The Word Swifter
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Swifter
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What's The Definition Of Swifter?Synonyms | Synonyms for Swifter: Related Terms | Find terms related to Swifter: See Also | Swifter In Webster's Dictionary \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.
\Swift"er\, v. t. (Naut.) To tighten, as slack standing rigging, by bringing the opposite shrouds nearer. |
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