Australian English Meaning of davit

Davit

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Definitions and Meaning of davit in English

Wordnet

davit (n)

a crane-like device (usually one of a pair) for suspending or lowering equipment (as a lifeboat)

Webster

davit (n.)

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.

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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Davit

a crane-like device (usually one of a pair) for suspending or lowering equipment (as a lifeboat)A spar formerly used on board of ships, as a crane to hoist the

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davis cup => Davis Cup, davis' birthday => Davis' birthday, davis => Davis, daviesia => Daviesia, davidson's penstemon => Davidson's penstemon,