adjective
comparative form of swift: more swift
noun
(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.
verb
(nautical, transitive) To tighten (e.g. slack standing rigging) by bringing the opposite shrouds nearer.
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