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Definition: FISH DAVIT

Part of Speech Definition
Expression 1. An alternative spelling for "Davit ": 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.[Websters].

Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

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Definition: FISH DAVIT

Part of SpeechDefinition
Expression1. An alternative spelling for "Davit ": 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.[Websters].

Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

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Common Expressions: FISH DAVIT

ExpressionsDefinition
Fish davitSee Davit . Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary.

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