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davit Definition

da·vit (dā′vit; also dav′it)

noun

  1. either of a pair of uprights that can be swung out over the side of a ship for lowering or raising a small boat
  2. 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.