davit

• Nom désignant un petit appareil de levage ou un treuil, généralement utilisé sur les navires pour hisser et descendre les embarcations, les ancres ou les équipements lourds.

A noun referring to a small crane or hoist, typically used on ships for raising and lowering boats, anchors, or heavy equipment.

1. Ship equipmentC2formal

   A small crane on a ship used for hoisting, lowering, or suspending a lifeboat, anchor, or other heavy equipment.

   Bossoir (d'embarcation)

   • The crew lowered the lifeboat using the davit.
   • The davit was inspected for safety before the voyage.
   • He secured the anchor to the davit for storage.