swifter

/ ˈswɪftə /

noun

1. nautical a line run around the ends of capstan bars to prevent their falling out of their sockets

Word History and Origins

Origin of swifter¹

C17: related to the nautical term swift to fasten with tight-drawn ropes; probably Scandinavian in origin: compare Old Norse svipta to reef

Example Sentences

Mr Foster said: "My big priority is to continue with the compassion and listening to people and also making sure the compensation scheme is faster, fairer and swifter."

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"With enormous size, a powerful bite force and stereoscopic vision, T. rex was a formidable predator, but it did not reign uncontested. Darting alongside was Nanotyrannus -- a leaner, swifter and more agile hunter."

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Stan’s swift rise in fortune and swifter descent into alcoholism and madness feels like a feverish parody of the get-rich-quick story.

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The brokerage says this could yield swifter volume contribution from the Philippine company’s terminals based in Europe, Middle East and Africa, as this terminal is considered to be its largest operation in Africa so far.

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She has called for swifter rate reductions and a greater focus on regional financial stability.

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