About The Word Davit
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Davit
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What's The Definition Of Davit?
[n] a crane-like device (usually one of a pair) for suspending or lowering equipment (as a lifeboat)
Synonyms | Synonyms for Davit: Related Terms | Find terms related to Davit: Davit In Webster's Dictionary \Dav"it\, n. [Cf. F. davier forceps, davit, cooper's
instrument, G. david davit; all probably from the proper name
David.] (Naut.)
(a) A spar formerly used on board of ships, as a crane to
hoist the flukes of the anchor to the top of the bow,
without injuring the sides of the ship; -- called also
the {fish davit}.
(b) pl. Curved arms of timber or iron, projecting over a
ship's side of stern, having tackle to raise or lower a
boat, swing it in on deck, rig it out for lowering, etc.;
-- called also {boat davits}. --Totten.
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