swifter Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. adjective satellite moving very fast
    fleet; swift.
    • fleet of foot
    • the fleet scurrying of squirrels
    • a swift current
    • swift flight of an arrow
    • a swift runner

WordNet

Swift"er noun
Etymology
Cf. Swivel.
Definitions
  1. (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 transitive verb
Definitions
  1. (Naut.) To tighten, as slack standing rigging, by bringing the opposite shrouds nearer.

Webster 1913