davit meaning

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

Definition of davit

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

    Type of: crane

Word lists: words starting with DA · words ending in IT · 5-letter words

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