swifter means A rope used to retain the bars of the capstan in their sockets while it is being turned. Lexicurio rates it Sui generis — a strength score of 85 out of 100.
noun
- A rope used to retain the bars of the capstan in their sockets while it is being turned.
- A rope used to encircle a boat longitudinally, to strengthen and defend her sides.
- The forward shroud of a lower mast.
verb
- To tighten (e.g. slack standing rigging) by bringing the opposite shrouds nearer.