davit

/dav-it, dey-vit/US // ˈdæv ɪt, ˈdeɪ vɪt //UK // (ˈdævɪt, ˈdeɪ-) //

缆绳,斗篷,缆车,缆索

Definitions

n.名词 noun

1
- : 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.

Its lower end was arranged so as to be raised and lowered from a davit immediately above.
So, so, an' did Davit Lunan mak oot 'at there was humour in that?
This was proved by Davit Lunan, tinsmith, whom I have heard tell the story.
In spite of the efforts of the captain and his helpers the sailors succeeded in slashing away the davit tackle.
The davit swung inward slowly, and he managed to slide his legs up over the rail and gain the deck.