davit
pronunciation
How to pronounce davit in British English:
UK ['dævɪt; 'deɪv-]
How to pronounce davit in American English:
US [ 'dævɪt]
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- Noun:
- a crane-like device (usually one of a pair) for suspending or lowering equipment (as a lifeboat)
Word Origin
- davit (n.)
- also david, "crane-like structure used to lower things off a ship, etc.," late 15c., apparently a use of the masc. proper name David on the pattern of applying common Christian names to useful devices (compare jack, jenny, jimmy).
Example
- 1. The details of davit or hinge shall be in accordance with vessel standard .
- 2. Davit then lifted his head up with an abrupt jerk , with .
- 3. All sheaves and rollers of the life boat davit to be overhauled , cleaned , greased and reassembled .
- 4. Rescue boatdavit ( life raft davit ) to bedone dynamic test .
- 5. All sheaves and rollers of the life boat davit need to be overhauled , cleaned , greased and reassembled .