·noun The forward shroud of a lower mast.
II. Swifter ·vt To tighten, as slack standing rigging, by bringing the opposite shrouds nearer.
III. Swifter ·noun A rope used to encircle a boat longitudinally, to strengthen and defend her sides.
IV. Swifter ·noun A rope used to retain the bars of the capstan in their sockets while men are turning it.