n. [ Cf. Swivel. ] (Naut.) (a) A rope used to retain the bars of the capstan in their sockets while men are turning it. (b) A rope used to encircle a boat longitudinally, to strengthen and defend her sides. (c) The forward shroud of a lower mast. [ 1913 Webster ]

v. t. (Naut.) To tighten, as slack standing rigging, by bringing the opposite shrouds nearer. [ 1913 Webster ]