DAVIT


Meaning of DAVIT in English

/dav"it, day"vit/ , n.

any of various cranelike devices used singly or in pairs for supporting, raising, and lowering esp. boats, anchors, and cargo over a hatchway or side of a ship.

[ 1325-75; ME daviot Davi David ]

Random House Webster's Unabridged English dictionary.      Полный английский словарь Вебстер - Random House .