- 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; -- called also the fish davit. - Curved arms of timber or iron, projecting over a ship's side
of stern, having tackle to raise or lower a boat, swing it in on deck,
rig it out for lowering, etc.; -- called also boat davits.
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