Canadian English Meaning of davit
Davit
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Definitions and Meaning of davit in English
davit (n)
a crane-like device (usually one of a pair) for suspending or lowering equipment (as a lifeboat)
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,
