Swifter
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˈswɪftəɹ/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Swifter is an adjective meaning comparative form of swift: more swift.
Meaning
comparative form of swift: more swift.
More Meanings
- (nautical) A rope used to retain the bars of the capstan in their sockets while it is being turned.
- (nautical) A rope used to encircle a boat longitudinally, to strengthen and defend her sides.
- (nautical) The forward shroud of a lower mast.
- (nautical, transitive) To tighten (e.g. slack standing rigging) by bringing the opposite shrouds nearer.
Word Forms
- swifters
- swiftering
- swiftered
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include faster, quicker, speedier, timelier, capstan, capstern.
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