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1. (n.) davit
any of various cranelike devices used on a ship for supporting, raising, and lowering boats, anchors, etc.
Etymology: (1325–75; ME daviot < AF, appar. dim. of Davi David)
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Princeton's WordNet |
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1. (noun) davit
a crane-like device (usually one of a pair) for suspending or lowering equipment (as a lifeboat)
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1. (noun) davit
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
2. (noun) davit
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
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Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms |
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1. davit
A small crane on a vessel that is used to raise and lower small boats, such as lifeboats, side loadable warping tugs, or causeway sections.
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