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Davit

davitnoun

davits

/ˈdævɪt/

Translations

The ship's davit was used to lower the lifeboat into the water.

Кран-балка корабля использовалась для спуска спасательной шлюпки на воду.

Additional translations

подъёмный кран

Definitions

A small crane on a ship, especially one of a pair used for suspending or lowering a lifeboat.

The crew quickly operated the davit to lower the lifeboat into the water during the emergency drill.

Synonyms

lifting device

davitverb

davited

Past Simple

davited

Past Participle

daviting

Gerund

/ˈdævɪt/

Rare but attested verb meaning to raise, lower, or suspend with a davit.

Definitions

To raise, lower, or suspend (a boat or another object) using a davit.

After bringing the passengers ashore, the crew davited the tender back onto the yacht.

davitsnoun

davit

davits

/ˈdævɪts/

Translations

The crew used the davits to lower the lifeboat into the water.

Экипаж использовал шлюпбалки, чтобы спустить спасательную шлюпку на воду.

Definitions

A small crane-like device used on a ship for supporting, raising, and lowering boats, anchors, or cargo.

The crew used the davits to lower the lifeboat into the water during the emergency drill.

Synonyms