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dav·it
(dăv′ĭt, dā′vĭt)n.
A small crane that projects over the side of a ship and is used to hoist boats, anchors, and cargo.
[Middle English daviot, from Norman French daviet, from Old French, cabinetmaker's cramp or clamp, from diminutive of Davi, David, cabinetmaker's cramp.]
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davit
(ˈdævɪt; ˈdeɪ-)n
(General Engineering) a cranelike device, usually one of a pair, fitted with a tackle for suspending or lowering equipment, esp a lifeboat
[C14: from Anglo-French daviot, diminutive of Davi David]
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dav•it
(ˈdæv ɪt, ˈdeɪ vɪt)n.
any of various cranelike devices used on a ship for supporting, raising, and lowering boats, anchors, etc.
[1325–75; Middle English daviot < Anglo-French, appar. diminutive of Davi David]
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davit
A small crane on a vessel that is used to raise and lower small boats, such as lifeboats, an LCM-8 on landing ship, tanks, side loadable warping tugs, or causeway sections.
Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms. US Department of Defense 2005.
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Noun | 1. | davit - a crane-like device (usually one of a pair) for suspending or lowering equipment (as a lifeboat) crane - lifts and moves heavy objects; lifting tackle is suspended from a pivoted boom that rotates around a vertical axis ship - a vessel that carries passengers or freight |
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Davit
대빗
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n (Naut) → Davit m or nt
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