davit

dav·it

D0042500 (dăv′ĭt, dā′vĭt)n. A small crane that projects over the side of a ship and is used to hoist boats, anchors, and cargo.

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[Middle English daviot, from Norman French daviet, from Old French, cabinetmaker's cramp or clamp, from diminutive of Davi, David, cabinetmaker's cramp.]

davit

(ˈdævɪt; ˈdeɪ-) n (General Engineering) a cranelike device, usually one of a pair, fitted with a tackle for suspending or lowering equipment, esp a lifeboat[C14: from Anglo-French daviot, diminutive of Davi David]

dav•it

(ˈdæv ɪt, ˈdeɪ vɪt)

n. any of various cranelike devices used on a ship for supporting, raising, and lowering boats, anchors, etc. [1325–75; Middle English daviot < Anglo-French, appar. diminutive of Davi David]

davit

A small crane on a vessel that is used to raise and lower small boats, such as lifeboats, an LCM-8 on landing ship, tanks, side loadable warping tugs, or causeway sections.

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davit - a crane-like device (usually one of a pair) for suspending or lowering equipment (as a lifeboat)crane - lifts and moves heavy objects; lifting tackle is suspended from a pivoted boom that rotates around a vertical axisship - a vessel that carries passengers or freight

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