swifter en · ADJ · etymology 1
Pronunciation
- /ˈswɪftəɹ/
Meanings
-
(comparative, form-of) comparative form of swift: more swift
form of swift
Dictionary
Words, grammatical forms and meanings linked to the ontology.
swifter en · NOUN · etymology 2
Pronunciation
- /ˈswɪftəɹ/
Etymology
Compare swivel.
Meanings
- A rope used to retain the bars of the capstan in their sockets while it is being turned.
- A rope used to encircle a boat longitudinally, to strengthen and defend her sides.
- The forward shroud of a lower mast.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| swifters | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
swifter en · VERB · etymology 2
Pronunciation
- /ˈswɪftəɹ/
Etymology
Compare swivel.
Meanings
- (transitive) To tighten (e.g. slack standing rigging) by bringing the opposite shrouds nearer.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| swifters | Number=Sing, Person=3, Tense=Pres | lexicographic | |
| swiftered | Tense=Past, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| swiftered | Tense=Past | lexicographic | |
| swiftering | Tense=Pres, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic |