Davit
Davit noun - A crane-like device (usually one of a pair) for suspending or lowering equipment (as a lifeboat).
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Synonyms for Davit
Lifting gear and davit are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Lifting gear" instead a noun "Davit".
Nearby Word: David
Lifting gear
Davit and lifting gear are semantically related. You can use "Davit" instead a noun phrase "Lifting gear".
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Related pairs
- tackle and davit
- tackle and lifting gear
- hoist and davit
- hoist and lifting gear
- block and tackle and davit
- block and tackle and lifting gear
- pulley and davit
- pulley and lifting gear
- derrick and davit
- derrick and lifting gear
- crane and davit
- crane and lifting gear
- windlass and davit
- windlass and lifting gear
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Lifting gear and Davit. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 31, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/davit/lifting_gear
Davit & Lifting gear. N.p., 2016. Web. 31 Jul. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/davit/lifting_gear>.
Lifting gear or Davit. 2016. Accessed July 31, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/davit/lifting_gear.
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