davit

Sinhala Dictionary definitions for davit

davit 🔊

davit : නැවේ ඔරු උස් පහත් කරන තිරිංකය

davit definition

Noun.

  1. 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.
  2. 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.