davit

noun
da·​vit | \ ˈdā-vət How to pronounce davit (audio) , ˈda- How to pronounce davit (audio) \

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

Illustration of davit

Illustration of davit

First Known Use of davit

15th century, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for davit

Middle English daviot, from Anglo-French, from Middle French daviet joiner's cramp, diminutive of david cramp, probably from the name David

Keep scrolling for more