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- [dav-it, dey-vit]
- /ˈdæv ɪt, ˈdeɪ vɪt/
- /ˈdævɪt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [dav-it, dey-vit]
- /ˈdæv ɪt, ˈdeɪ vɪt/
Definitions of davit word
- noun davit a cranelike device, usually one of a pair, fitted with a tackle for suspending or lowering equipment, esp a lifeboat 3
- noun davit either of a pair of uprights that can be swung out over the side of a ship for lowering or raising a small boat 3
- noun davit a crane in a ship's bow, formerly used to raise or lower the anchor 3
- noun davit 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. 1
- noun davit A small crane on board a ship, esp. one of a pair for suspending or lowering a lifeboat. 1
- noun davit (nautical) 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. 0
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Origin of davit
First appearance:
before 1325 One of the 16% oldest English words
1325-75; Middle English daviot < Anglo-French, apparently diminutive of Davi David
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Parts of speech for Davit
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davit popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 79% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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