davit
61davit — noun (C) one of a pair of long curved poles that sailors swing out over the side of a ship in order to lower a boat into the water …
62davit — da·vit …
63davit — dav•it [[t]ˈdæv ɪt, ˈdeɪ vɪt[/t]] n. naut. navig. any of various cranelike devices used on a ship for supporting, raising, and lowering boats, anchors, etc • Etymology: 1325–75; ME daviot < AF, appar. dim. of Davi David …
64DAVIT — • Danish Verapamil Infarction Trial …
65davit — /ˈdævət/ (say davuht) noun a projecting piece of wood or iron (frequently one of a pair) on the side or stern of a vessel, fitted with a tackle, etc., for raising, lowering, or suspending a small boat, anchor, or other weight. {Middle English… …
66davit — n. ship s small crane, especially for lowering boats …
67Davit — Da|vit [ dɛvɪt ], der; s, s <englisch> (Seewesen dreh und schwenkbarer Schiffskran) …
68davit — A crane arm for handling lifeboats, stores, etc …
69davit — n. a small crane on board a ship, esp. one of a pair for suspending or lowering a lifeboat. Etymology: AF & OF daviot dimin. of Davi David …
70fish davit — Davit Dav it, n. [Cf. F. davier forceps, davit, cooper s instrument, G. david davit; all probably from the proper name David.] (Naut.) (a) A spar formerly used on board of ships, as a crane to hoist the flukes of the anchor to the top of the bow …