swifter

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Synonyms: snifter, shifter, swiften, sifter, stifter

Antonyms: snifter, shifter, swiften, sifter, stifter

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Adjective

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

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