| 释义 |
swift·er
I. \ˈswiftə(r)\ noun
(-s)
Etymology: swift (IV) + -er
1. : the forward or after shroud of a lower mast — see ship illustration
2. : a rope confining the capstan bars in their sockets while the capstan is being turned
3. : a rope encircling a boat or ship longitudinally to strengthen or protect the sides
II. transitive verb
(swiftered ; swiftered ; swiftering \-t(ə)riŋ\ ; swifters)
: to tauten, secure, or protect with a swifter or other line; specifically : to tauten (slack standing rigging) by bringing the shrouds closer together with a swiftering line — often used with in
< swifter in the shrouds >
III. noun
(-s)
Etymology: swift (III) + -er
: a worker at a swift (sense 2); especially : winder |