da·vit
| \ ˈdā-vət
, ˈda-
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Definition of davit
: a crane that projects over the side of a ship or a hatchway and is used especially for boats, anchors, or cargo
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“Davit.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/davit. Accessed 3 Jan. 2022.
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The first known use of davit was in the 15th century
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