Swifter

Part of speech: noun (n.)

1. A rope used to retain the bars of the capstan in their sockets while men are turning it.

2. A rope used to encircle a boat longitudinally, to strengthen and defend her sides.

3. The forward shroud of a lower mast.

Part of speech: verb (v.)

To tighten, as slack standing rigging, by bringing the opposite shrouds nearer.