simple past tense and past participle of swifter

comparative form of swift: more swift

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

present participle of swifter

plural of swifter

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of swifter