Definitions for: Swifter

Webster (1913) Definition: Swift"er, n. [Cf. Swivel.] (Naut.)
(a) A rope used to retain the bars of the capstan in their
sockets while men are turning it.
(b) A rope used to encircle a boat longitudinally, to
strengthen and defend her sides.
(c) The forward shroud of a lower mast.

Swift"er, v. t. (Naut.)
To tighten, as slack standing rigging, by bringing the
opposite shrouds nearer.