davit in a sentence
n.
📚 Grade Level: Grade 11, Grade 12
Definition
A davit is a pivoted arm or beam used on a ship to lower and raise boats or other heavy objects.
Crossword clues for davit
Crossword clue ideas and answer hints for the word "davit".
- Arm used to lower lifeboats on a ship.
- Beam for lifting heavy objects at sea.
- Pivoted support for lowering small vessels.
- Device on ships for hoisting and lowering.
- Equipment aiding in boat retrieval from water.
Davit sentence examples
- The crew carefully secured the lifeboat to the davit before the drill began.
- As the ship rolled in the rough seas, the davit creaked under the weight of the hanging lifeboat.
- He learned how to operate the davit during his training for the maritime safety course.
- The maintenance team inspected the davit to ensure it was functioning properly before the voyage.
- During the storm, the captain ordered the davit to be lowered to prepare for an emergency evacuation.