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Swifter

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fasternounOne who fasts, or voluntarily refrains from eating.
quickermore quickly
speedierProceeding with or characterized by high speed; rapid.
timelierDone at the proper time or within the proper time limits; prompt.
capstan screwnoun(nautical) Mainly on sailboats, the mechanism for winding ropes under a lot of tension; a capstan.
capstannoun(especially nautical) A vertical cylindrical machine that revolves on a spindle, typically surmounted by a drumhead with sockets for levers for turning it; used to apply force to cables, ropes, etc.
capsternnounObsolete form of capstan. [(especially nautical) A vertical cylindrical machine that revolves on a spindle, typically surmounted by a drumhead with sockets for levers for turning it; used to apply force to cables, ropes, etc.]
surgenounA sudden transient rush, flood or increase.
levernoun(mechanics) A rigid piece which is capable of turning about one point, or axis (fulcrum), and in which are two or more other points where forces are applied; — used for transmitting and modifying force and motion.
spacernounAn object inserted to hold a space open in a row of items, e.g. beads or printed type.
twiddling linenoun(nautical, historical) A piece of small rope for steadying the steering wheel.
speedernounOne who speeds: one who exceeds the maximum legal speed limit.
selvageenoun(archaic, nautical) A skein or hank of rope yarns wound round with yarns or marline, used for stoppers, straps, etc.
whisker polenoun(nautical) A removable spar extending from the mast to the jib clew used to control the position and shape of the sail when broad reaching or running.
whipstaffnoun(nautical) A bar, going through the poopdeck, attached perpendicularly to the tiller for steering a ship.
funnel staynoun(nautical) Any of the ropes, wires or rods steadying a ship's funnel.
clewlinenoun(sailing) Outermost of the ropes with which a square sail is rolled up to the yard
moulinetnounThe drum upon which the rope is wound in a capstan, crane, etc.
whipcordnounA strong worsted fabric, with a diagonal rib.
swapenounA bar or pole used as a lever, swivel handle e.g. on the end of a shaft.

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