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swifter.

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

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Meaning & usage

noun/ˈswɪftəɹ/
  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.

Where this word comes from

Compare swivel.

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

    transitive
Where this word comes from

Compare swivel.

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