Davit

['dævɪt;'deɪv-] or ['dævɪt]

Definition

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

Editor: Martin--From WordNet

Definition

(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.

(n.) 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.

Checker: Patrice

Definition

n. one of a pair of pieces of timber or iron projecting over a ship's side or stern having tackle to raise a boat by.

Checked by Adrienne