swifter

Nautical, to tighten by binding together, as the shrouds of the lower rigging.

Nautical: The forward shroud of the lower rigging.

plural Formerly, in English ships, the after pair of shrouds.

A small line joining the outer ends of capstan-bars to confine them to their sockets while the capstan is being turned.

A rope used to encircle a boat longitudinally to strengthen and defend her sides in collision.

Tackling to fasten a load to a wagon.

A strong short stick inserted loop-wise into a rope or chain that goes round a load, acting as a lever to bind the load more tightly together.

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

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

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