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capstan swifter

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
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
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.… …
BX (sternwheeler) — The BX sternwheeler was the first of two river steamers built for service on the upper Fraser River by the BC Express Company during the busy era of Grand Trunk Pacific Railway construction.The BX was built at Soda Creek in early 1910 by… … Wikipedia
swift|er — «SWIHF tuhr», noun, verb. Nautical. –n. 1. a rope passed through holes or notches in the outer ends of capstan bars and drawn taut to keep the bars in their sockets while the capstan is being turned. 2. the forward shroud of a lower mast,… … Useful english dictionary