DICT.TW Dictionary Taiwan
3.145.81.47
Search for:
▼[Show options]
[Pronunciation] [Help] [Database Info] [Server Info]

4 definitions found

From: DICT.TW English-Chinese Dictionary 英漢字典

 swifter
 絞盤加固束

From: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

 Swift·er, v. t. Naut. To tighten, as slack standing rigging, by bringing the opposite shrouds nearer.
 ◄ ►

From: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

 Swift·er n.  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.

From: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

 Swift a. [Compar. Swifter superl. Swiftest.]
 1. Moving a great distance in a short time; moving with celerity or velocity; fleet; rapid; quick; speedy; prompt.
    My beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath.   --James i. 19.
    Swift of dispatch and easy of access.   --Dryden.
    And bring upon themselves swift destruction.   --2 Pet. ii. 1.
 2. Of short continuance; passing away quickly.
 Note: ☞ Swift is often used in the formation of compounds which are generally self-explaining; as, swift-darting, swift-footed, swift-winged, etc.
 Syn: -- Quick; fleet; speedy; rapid; expeditious.