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The older we get, the swifter time seems to pass and the quicker memories seem to fade.
Brian Sibley
ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD SWIFTER
Related to the nautical term swift to fasten with tight-drawn ropes; probably Scandinavian in origin: compare Old Norse svipta to reef.
Etymology is the study of the origin of words and their changes in structure and significance.
PRONUNCIATION OF SWIFTER
GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF SWIFTER
Swifter is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.
WHAT DOES SWIFTER MEAN IN ENGLISH?
Definition of swifter in the English dictionary
The definition of swifter in the dictionary is a line run around the ends of capstan bars to prevent their falling out of their sockets.
WORDS THAT RHYME WITH SWIFTER
Synonyms and antonyms of swifter in the English dictionary of synonyms
SYNONYMS OF «SWIFTER»
The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «swifter» and belong to the same grammatical category.
Translation of «swifter» into 25 languages
TRANSLATION OF SWIFTER
Find out the translation of swifter to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of swifter from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «swifter» in English.
Translator English — Chinese
更快
1,325 millions of speakers
Translator English — Spanish
más rápido
570 millions of speakers
English
swifter
510 millions of speakers
Translator English — Hindi
swifter
380 millions of speakers
Translator English — Arabic
الاسرع
280 millions of speakers
Translator English — Russian
быстрее
278 millions of speakers
Translator English — Portuguese
mais velozes
270 millions of speakers
Translator English — Bengali
জোরে দৌড়ায়
260 millions of speakers
Translator English — French
plus rapide
220 millions of speakers
Translator English — Malay
Cepat
190 millions of speakers
Translator English — German
schneller
180 millions of speakers
Translator English — Japanese
補助ステー
130 millions of speakers
Translator English — Korean
신속한
85 millions of speakers
Translator English — Javanese
Swifter
85 millions of speakers
Translator English — Vietnamese
mau lẹ
80 millions of speakers
Translator English — Tamil
வேகமானவைகள்
75 millions of speakers
Translator English — Marathi
झपाट
75 millions of speakers
Translator English — Turkish
oyuncaklıdır
70 millions of speakers
Translator English — Italian
più rapida
65 millions of speakers
Translator English — Polish
szybsze
50 millions of speakers
Translator English — Ukrainian
швидше
40 millions of speakers
Translator English — Romanian
swifter
30 millions of speakers
Translator English — Greek
ταχύτερες
15 millions of speakers
Translator English — Afrikaans
vinniger
14 millions of speakers
Translator English — Swedish
snabbare
10 millions of speakers
Translator English — Norwegian
swifter
5 millions of speakers
Trends of use of swifter
TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «SWIFTER»
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «SWIFTER» OVER TIME
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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about swifter
QUOTES WITH «SWIFTER»
Famous quotes and sentences with the word swifter.
The older we get, the swifter time seems to pass and the quicker memories seem to fade.
10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «SWIFTER»
Discover the use of swifter in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to swifter and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Swifter Than Eagles: The Biblical Middle East at War
Swifter Than Eagles provides an accessible, detailed gaming companion, covering the forces of conflicts in the Biblical Middle East.
Richard Bodley Scott, 2009
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Swifter, Higher, Stronger: A Photographic History of the …
Celebrates those dedicated athletes who have achieved their dreams on the world stage, including Jim Thorpe and Jesse Owens, while exploring the social, political, and cultural history and impact of these games throughout the years.
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Swifter Than the Arrow: The Golden Hunting Hounds of Ancient …
It reveals remarkable information about the ancestry of the hounds of the Mediterranean islands that unmistakably share the appearance and character of the dogs that once raced across the Egyptian deserts._x000D_ _x000D_ This unique book …
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Swifter Than the Arrow: Wilfred Bartrop, Football and War
This book is a biography of footballer Wilfred Bartrop. It provides a fascinating insight into sport before 1914 and the strained relationship that grew up between professional sport and the demands of a country at war.
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Swifter Than a Weaver’s Shuttle…
This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923.
James William Gambier, 2012
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Swifter Than a Weaver’s Shuttle V1: A Sketch from Life (1887)
This scarce antiquarian book is a selection from Kessinger Publishing’s Legacy Reprint Series.
James William Gambier, 2010
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Swifter Than a Weaver’s Shuttle: A Sketch from Life
This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923.
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The Commentaries of Proclus on the Timaeus of Plato, in Five …
These therefore, are moved about their centres ; but the spheres in which they
are contained, and which are as it were moving rulers, convolve them either
swifter, or slower. Except that Plato gives to them a more various motion, because
they …
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The Three Visions: Fundamental Teachings of the Sakya …
Swifter than that are the hungry ghosts who move on the ground; swifter than that
are the hungry ghosts who move in the sky, swifter than that are the chariots of
the sun and the moon; swifter than that are the gods of great power; and yet even
…
Ngorchen Konchog Lhundrub, 2002
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Renegade of Kregen: Dray Prescot #13
Over by the near wall as we glided on, busy gangs of workmen swarmed over an
old swifter of that class rowed in the fashion the savants call a terzaruolo. I have
mentioned that the extra power gained by using a number of men on one oar …
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «SWIFTER»
Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term swifter is used in the context of the following news items.
Updating your phone number could mean swifter power restoration …
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (July 24, 2015) — During a storm in central Indiana, losing your power has to be one of the most annoying things. But, your phone number … «WTTV CBS4Indy, Jul 15»
Need swifter deliberation in capital cases
I’d sure like to see a swifter form of deliberation in future capital cases. Patrick Garland • Oakville. Copyright 2015 stltoday.com. All rights reserved. This material … «STLtoday.com, Jul 15»
Egyptian President Vows Swifter Justice for Terrorists After …
CAIRO — President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi vowed Tuesday to enact new laws to speed terrorism trials and sentences, including executions, a day after a bombing … «New York Times, Jun 15»
PicJoy for iPhone auto tags your photos for swifter searching
We’ve been hearing a lot about photo search recently, and with the huge abundance of images shot, almost every photographer now finds it a challenge to … «The Next Web, Jun 15»
Red Hill fuel tanks need swifter action
While it is encouraging that the Navy has agreed to improve safety at the massive Red Hill underground fuel tanks that have leaked in the past, it should not take … «Honolulu Star-Advertiser, Jun 15»
League Of Legends Testing Out Swifter Punishments For Players
lol justice No matter what kind of game you play, there is always a chance that you will encounter a troll within the game that will make your life miserable. «Ubergizmo, May 15»
Obama vetoes measure against swifter union elections
President Barack Obama has vetoed a congressional measure blocking the National Labor Relations Board from streamlining the process for union elections. «Yahoo News, Mar 15»
Swift gets swifter: Apple updates its new programming language
Apple’s Swift programming language has been enhanced with new features and an upgraded compiler, in the just-released beta version of Xcode 6.3. Swift was … «The Register, Feb 15»
Hagel Admits Disagreement with WH Over Pressure for Swifter …
In an interview with CNN that aired during Friday’s “The Situation Room,” former Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel admitted there was some disagreement … «Breitbart News, Jan 15»
Seeking Swifter Action in E-Cigarette Regulation
A new revelation has added to the ongoing controversy over the health risks of e-cigarettes. Some commentators have viewed the use of this electronic delivery … «Huffington Post, Jan 15»
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Swifter — Swift er, n. [Cf. {Swivel}.] (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… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
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Swifter — Swift er, v. t. (Naut.) To tighten, as slack standing rigging, by bringing the opposite shrouds nearer. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
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swifter — [swif′tər] n. 〚< obs. swift, to tighten, fasten with a taut rope〛 Naut. any of various ropes used for tightening or securing some part or thing * * * … Universalium
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swifter — [swif′tər] n. [< obs. swift, to tighten, fasten with a taut rope] Naut. any of various ropes used for tightening or securing some part or thing … English World dictionary
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swifter — I. ˈswiftə(r) noun ( s) Etymology: swift (IV) + er 1. : the forward or after shroud of a lower mast see ship illustration 2 … Useful english dictionary
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Swifter — Swift Swift (sw[i^]ft), a. [Compar. {Swifter} (sw[i^]ft [ e]r); superl. {Swiftest}.] [AS. swift; akin to sw[=a]pan to sweep, swipu a whip; cf. sw[=i]fan to move quickly, to revolve. See {Swoop}, v. i., and cf. {Swivel}, {Squib}.] 1. Moving a… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
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swifter — swɪft n. any of a number of long winged birds characterized by their swift flight adj. fast, quick; immediate, hasty; prompt; smart, clever (Informal) … English contemporary dictionary
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swifter — swift·er … English syllables
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swifter — /ˈswɪftə/ (say swiftuh) noun Nautical 1. a small line joining the outer ends of the bars of a capstan to confine them to their sockets while the capstan is being turned. 2. the forward shroud of the lower rigging on either side of a mast.… …
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Comparison of memory cards — This table provides summary of comparison of various flash memory cards, as of 2011[update]. Contents 1 Common information 2 Physical details 3 … Wikipedia
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Madras Boat Club — HistoryThe Madras Boat Club located in the South of India, in the historic city of Chennai is over a hundred and forty one years old. It is one of the oldest rowing centres in India.It was a few Englishmen in Madras (now called Chennai) who… … Wikipedia
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Word Origin for swifter
C17: related to the nautical term swift to fasten with tight-drawn ropes; probably Scandinavian in origin: compare Old Norse svipta to reef
Words nearby swifter
SWFF, S.W.G., swidden, swift, Swift Current, swifter, swift-footed, swift fox, swiftie, Swift, Jonathan, swiftlet
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Words related to swifter
rapid, unexpected, hasty, nimble, sudden, abrupt, quick, speedy, expeditious, short, prompt, flying, express, spanking, precipitate, ready, fleet, cracking, screaming, breakneck
How to use swifter in a sentence
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If you do that, the pace of the book will be swifter and the story as a whole will move quickly.
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Truth is, they demand a narrative with greater cohesion and swifter pace than is delivered here.
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In addition to helping us power our cars, imitating sharks could lead to swifter ships and more advanced underwater sensors.
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And we will mount upon swift ones: therefore shall they be swifter that shall pursue after you.
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The fares were, consequently, very much lower than those of the swifter coaches, which stood at £1 1s.
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Justice is surer and swifter in England, and as a consequence crime averages less than in most parts of the States.
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A-take, overtaken; because the apparent motion of Venus is swifter than that of Mars.
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But swifter still was the hand of the deliverer.Winfried’s heavy staff thrust mightily against the hammer’s handle as it fell.
Definitions For Swifter
verb
- A small bird that has long, narrow wings
Words With Friends
YES
Scrabble US
YES
Scrabble UK
YES
English International (SOWPODS)
YES
Scrabble Global
YES
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Points in Different Games
Scrabble
13
Words with Friends
13
The word Swifter is worth 13 points in Scrabble and 13 points in Words with Friends
Examples of Swifter in a Sentence
- A swift and accurate response
- The sleekest, swiftest boat ever to have sailed in the regatta
- Tried to cross the swift-flowing river
Antonyms for Swifter
slow
slowly
Words that Start with Swifter
Words that End with Swifter
Words that Contain with Swifter
Words that Rhyme with Swifter
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swift
(swĭft)
adj. swift·er, swift·est
1. Moving or capable of moving with great speed; fast. See Synonyms at fast1.
2. Coming, occurring, or accomplished quickly: a swift retort.
3. Quick to act or react: swift to take revenge.
adv.
Swiftly. Often used in combination: swift-running.
n.
1.
a. A cylinder on a carding machine.
b. A reel used to hold yarn as it is being wound off.
2. Any of various small dark insect-eating birds of the family Apodidae, having long pointed wings and a short forked tail, and noted for their swift flight.
3. Any of various small, fast-moving North American lizards, especially of the genus Sceloporus.
[Middle English, from Old English.]
swift′ly adv.
swift′ness n.
American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. Copyright © 2016 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.
swifter
(ˈswɪftə)
n
(Nautical Terms) nautical a line run around the ends of capstan bars to prevent their falling out of their sockets
[C17: related to the nautical term swift to fasten with tight-drawn ropes; probably Scandinavian in origin: compare Old Norse svipta to reef]
Collins English Dictionary – Complete and Unabridged, 12th Edition 2014 © HarperCollins Publishers 1991, 1994, 1998, 2000, 2003, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2011, 2014
I was swifter than she was, that’s all.
Take swifter measures to ban activities of extremist associations of foreigners in Germany.
Оперативного принятия мер по запрету деятельности экстремистских ассоциаций иностранцев на территории Германии.
They are stronger, swifter and stealthier than humans.
Сильнее, быстрее и выносливей, чем обычные люди.
They were swifter than eagles. They were stronger than lions.
Они были быстрее орлов, сильнее львов.
They were swifter than eagles, stronger than lions.
Они были быстрее орлов, сильнее львов.
With fewer words they come swifter to a better understanding.
С использованием немногих слов они приходят к пониманию быстрее.
Now my days are swifter than a runner.
They were swifter than eagles, They were stronger than lions.
Они были быстрѣе орловъ, сильнѣе львовъ.
This is the dawn of a new, much swifter, digitalized economy in crisis.
Это рождение новой, намного более стремительной, цифровой экономики в условиях кризиса.
My days are swifter than a weaver’s shuttle, and are spent without hope.
Дни мои идут скорее ткани, и кончаются без надежды.
Capacity-building is important because it not only enables a swifter response to conflict,
but also ultimately empowers African countries to resolve regional problems by themselves.
Создание потенциала имеет важное значение потому, что оно не только позволяет быстрее реагировать на конфликты,
но и дает в конечном итоге африканским странам возможность урегулировать региональные проблемы собственными силами.
Our pursuers were swifter than eagles in the sky;
they chased us over the mountains and lay in wait for us in the desert.
Преследовавшие нас были быстрее орлов небесных; гонялись
за нами по горам, ставили засаду для нас в пустыне.
However, the Special Rapporteur was encouraged that, with increased media attention,
the response has been swifter since August 2005.
Вместе с тем Специального докладчика обнадежило то обстоятельство, что с возросшим вниманием со стороны средств массовой информации, начиная с августа 2005
года ответные меры стали приниматься быстрее.
At its very heart lies the pledge to safeguard world peace and promote the common development of mankind,
while at the same time upholding the Olympic spirit: swifter, higher, stronger.
В его основе лежит обещание защищать мир на земле и содействовать развитию человечества,
поддерживая в то же время олимпийский дух: быстрее, выше, сильнее.
Faith, cheerfulness, confidence in the ultimate victory are the things that help,-
they make the progress easier and swifter.
Вера, бодрость, уверенность в конечной победе являются вещами, которые помогают-
они делают прогресс легче и быстрее.
If he will trust me to act in his stead, it will be swifter than to wait for another magistrate.
Если он доверит мне занять его должность, это будет быстрее, чем ждать другого магистрата.
It has led to a liberalization of markets, swifter exchange relations, enhanced global productivity and greater financial flows.
Это привело к либерализации рынков, ускорению обмена, повышению глобальной производительности и увеличению финансовых потоков.
Poland’s future membership in the European
Union will create unprecedented opportunities for swifter economic growth and social development.
Предстоящее вступление Польши в
Европейский союз создаст беспрецедентные возможности для ускорения темпов экономического роста и социального развития.
By adopting policies that have at their heart the realization of human rights,
States can ensure a swifter, more sustainable and inclusive recovery.
Принимая политику, акцентированную на реализации прав человека,
государства могу обеспечить более быстрое, более устойчивое и инклюзивное послекризисное восстановление.
For yet another weapon, swifter than hunger, the Lord of the Dark Tower had:
dread and despair.
У Повелителя Тьмы было и другое оружие, более быстрое, чем голод: ужас и отчаяние.
We support the range of measures
designed to improve its functioning to provide for swifter and more effective consideration of submissions—
without, of course, negatively affecting the quality of the Commission’s work.
Мы поддерживаем комплекс мер,
направленных на совершенствование ее деятельности в целях более быстрого и эффективного прохождения заявок, разумеется без ущерба качеству.
The financial resources of UNHCR must be predictable and allocated on the basis of urgency and need,
thus ensuring a swifter and more flexible response capacity.
Финансовые ресурсы УВКБ должны быть предсказуемыми и выделяться исходя из срочности и необходимости,
обеспечивая тем самым потенциал для более оперативного и гибкого реагирования.
As a way to make UNDP’s organizational response to crises swifter and more comprehensive,
it established SURGE, an immediate crisis response plan that supports UNDP’s work in early recovery and reconstruction.
ЕЖЕГОДНЫЙ ОТЧЕТ ПРООН 2009 36 Чтобы ускорить и сделать более комплексной организационную реакцию ПРООН на кризисы, создан SURGE- план оперативного реагирования на кризисы,
в рамках которого осуществляется поддержка работы ПРООН в области восстановления на раннем этапе и преодоления последствий кризиса.
Applications for documentation by Croatian Serb individuals, including for recognition of citizenship, are frequently stalled for bureaucratic and other reasons, while citizens of Croat
origin find the process to be much swifter.
Процесс оформления документов хорватских сербов, в том числе в связи с получением гражданства, зачастую затягивается в результате бюрократической волокиты и по другим причинам, в то время как
для граждан хорватского происхождения этот процесс идет гораздо быстрее.
Moreover, the Assembly should identify measures to
simplify the Uniting for Peace process to enable swifter and more urgent action by the Assembly,
in recognition of its role on issues relating to international peace and security, as set out in the Charter.
Кроме того, Ассамблея должна определять меры для
упрощения процесса<< Единство в пользу мира>>, с тем чтобы Ассамблея могла предпринимать более оперативные и безотлагательные действия,
в признание своей роли в решении вопросов, касающихся международного мира и безопасности, как это определено в Уставе.
Available evidence indicates that increased participation in
global value chains is associated with swifter growth, greater productivity and employment creation,
and can be a significant avenue for building productive capacity through technology and skills transfer.
Имеющиеся факты указывают на то, что более широкое
участие в глобальных производственно- сбытовых цепях ассоциируется с более быстрым ростом, повышением производительности
и созданием рабочих мест и может стать важным направлением для укрепления производственного потенциала посредством передачи технологии и навыков.
We are committed to working with our partners all over the world to make swifter progress towards the goal of universal access to treatment for all those who need it.
Мы полны решимости сотрудничать с нашими партнерами по всему миру в усилиях по обеспечению более быстрого продвижения вперед к цели обеспечения всеобщего доступа к лечению для всех тех, кто в нем нуждается.
Clarifying the mechanism for strengthening the global-regional partnership means, in our view,
enhanced two-way communication and early warning, swifter decision-making processes
and more effective marshalling of resources in times of crisis or conflict.
По нашему мнению, разъяснение механизма укрепления партнерства на глобальном и региональном уровнях означает
расширение коммуникации по двум направлениям и раннее предупреждение, ускорение процессов принятия решений
и повышение эффективности мобилизации ресурсов в периоды кризисов или конфликтов.
Citius, altius, fortius: those three Latin words, used a century ago by Father Henri Martin Dideon to describe his students’ achievements in sport,
were adopted as the Olympic motto because the aspiration to be»swifter, higher, stronger» aptly describes the goals
of great athletes all over the world.
Быстрее, выше, сильнее: эти три латинских слова, которые сто лет назад использовал священник Анри Мартен Дидеон для того, чтобы охарактеризовать достижения своих учеников в области спорта, были приняты в качестве Олимпийского девиза, поскольку стремление быть быстрее, выше, сильнее точно отражает цели великих атлетов всего мира.
Options being presented to the Assembly include establishing a field office in the Regional Service Centre at Entebbe to improve efficiencies associated with the recruitment and retention of qualified staff,
travel costs, swifter mission deployments and/or increasing the number
of investigator posts within the missions.
Варианты решения данной задачи, представленные на рассмотрение Ассамблеи, включают создание полевого отделения в Региональном центре обслуживания в Энтеббе для повышения эффективности в таких областях, как наем и удержание квалифицированных сотрудников,
сокращение путевых расходов, оперативное развертывание миссий и/
или увеличение количества должностей следователей в миссиях.
- NounPLswiftersSUF-ter
- (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) The forward shroud of a lower mast.
- (nautical) A rope used to retain the bars of the capstan in their sockets while it is being turned.
- VerbSGswiftersPRswifteringPT, PPswiftered
- (nautical) VT To tighten (e.g. slack standing rigging) by bringing the opposite shrouds nearer.
- (nautical) VT To tighten (e.g. slack standing rigging) by bringing the opposite shrouds nearer.
- Adjective
- comparative form of swift: more swift.
- comparative form of swift: more swift.
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Source: Wiktionary
Meaning of swifter for the defined word.
Grammatically, this word «swifter» is an adjective, more specifically, an adjective form. It’s also a noun, more specifically, a countable noun. It’s also a verb, more specifically, a transitive verb.
Definiteness: Level 1
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