davit
davit
Definition
da·vit (dā′vit; also dav′it)
noun
- either of a pair of uprights that can be swung out over the side of a ship for lowering or raising a small boat
- a crane in a ship's bow, formerly used to raise or lower the anchor
Etymology: ME & OFr daviot, dim. of David, prob. with reference to the slaying of Goliath
davit
Usage Examples
Converse of object
- use: One of the ships using the davit was the unfortunate Titanic.
Adjective modifier
- starboard: The starboard davits break the surface, and the engine room can easily be penetrated at a depth of only 15 meters.
Noun used with modifier
- lifeboat: A buoy is attached to the forward port lifeboat davit.
- boat: In addition, no one had seen to keeping the life boat davits free of ice.
- life: In addition, no one had seen to keeping the life boat davits free of ice.
- gravity: The six larger powerboats are stowed in overhead type gravity davits.
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