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davit
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davit
n.
apparatus (on a ship) for raising and lowering small boats
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Davit
A davit is any of various cranelike devices used on a ship for supporting, raising, and lowering boats, anchors, etc.
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davit
Noun
1. a crane-like device (usually one of a pair) for suspending or lowering equipment (as a lifeboat)
(hypernym) crane
(part-holonym) ship
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Davit (der)
nm.
davit, apparatus
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davit (de)
n.
davit, apparatus (on a ship) for raising and lowering small boats
