swifter

About 0.28 uses per million words.

Meaning

1. adjective comparative form of swift: more swift
2. noun A rope used to retain the bars of the capstan in their sockets while it is being turned.
3. noun A rope used to encircle a boat longitudinally, to strengthen and defend her sides.
4. noun The forward shroud of a lower mast.
5. verb To tighten (e.g. slack standing rigging) by bringing the opposite shrouds nearer.

Similar words

faster quicker speedier timelier capstan screw capstan capstern surge lever spacer

Often followed by

than and in pace the of current to motion