| 词汇 | davit |
| 词源 | davit. Since the 14th century davit has meant a cranelike device used for supporting, raising, and lowering boats and anchors from a ship. Formerly called a David, the device is thought to take its name from the proper name David. Several tools at the time were called Davids and they may or may not have been named for a specific person or persons. |
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