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Hasil cari dari kata atau frase: davit (0.00949 detik)
Found 3 items, similar to davit.
English → Indonesian (quick)
Definition: davit
dewa dewi, dewi-dewi
English → English (WordNet)
Definition: davit
davit
n : a crane-like device (usually one of a pair) for suspending
or lowering equipment (as a lifeboat)
English → English (gcide)
Definition: 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,
without injuring the sides of the ship; -- called also
the
fish davit.
(b) pl. Curved arms of timber or iron, projecting over a
ship's side of stern, having tackle to raise or lower a
boat, swing it in on deck, rig it out for lowering, etc.;
-- called also
boat davits. --Totten.
[1913 Webster]
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