Definitions from Wiktionary (swifter)

▸ noun:  (nautical) A rope used to retain the bars of the capstan in their sockets while it is being turned.
▸ noun:  (nautical) A rope used to encircle a boat longitudinally, to strengthen and defend her sides.
▸ noun:  (nautical) The forward shroud of a lower mast.
▸ verb:  (nautical, transitive) To tighten (e.g. slack standing rigging) by bringing the opposite shrouds nearer.

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