davits

Phonetic Respelling: [ dav-it, dey-vit ]

Definition:

n. a crane-like device for suspending or lowering equipment as a lifeboat

Sentence:

The lifeboats on the Titanic were attached to davits before being lowered.

More example sentences:

The lifeboats on the Titanic were attached to davits before being lowered.

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Synonyms:

crane-likedevice; device for lowering boats; device for lowering equipment

Antonyms:

hammer

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