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