Definition of davit. : a crane that projects over the side of a ship or a hatchway and is used especially for boats, anchors, or cargo.

davit. When a large ship has a small, onboard crane that lowers lifeboats into the water, that crane is called a davit. Oil rigs and cruise ships are examples of vessels that have permanent, fixed davits. One of the less well-known facts about the Titanic disaster is that its crew wasn't properly trained on how to operate the davits.

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

What is a davit? A davit (particularlyfor manways) is a mechanically designed hinged guide and support system thathelps ease the opening and closing of large and heavy blind flanges . Thisassembly can be designed for horizontal and vertical applications.

dav·it. (dăv′ĭt, dā′vĭt) n. A small crane that projects over the side of a ship and is used to hoist boats, anchors, and cargo. [Middle English daviot, from Norman French daviet, from Old French, cabinetmaker's cramp or clamp, from diminutive of Davi, David, cabinetmaker's cramp .]

davit in American English. (ˈdeɪvɪt ; also ˈdævɪt ) noun. 1. either of a pair of uprights that can be swung out over the side of a ship for lowering or raising a small boat. 2. a crane in a ship's bow, formerly used to raise or lower the anchor.

14/06/2021 · The davit arm is a mechanical device made of steel or wood with a movable arm attached to a support pillar. The movable arm is connected to a winch or tackle that lifts and lowers the loads. Davit arms can be set up temporarily (mounted to a portable based and used for lighter applications) or permanently (mounted securely to a fixed base and used for heavy-duty …

An affidavit is a written statement voluntarily made by an affiant or deponent under an oath or affirmation which is administered by a person who is authorized to do so by law. Such a statement is witnessed as to the authenticity of the affiant's signature by a taker of oaths, such as a notary public or commissioner of oaths. An affidavit is a type of verified statement or …

Definition of affidavit. : a sworn statement in writing made especially under oath or on affirmation (see affirmation sense 2) before an authorized magistrate or officer The witness's affidavit was presented to the court as evidence.