davit
/ˈdævɪt/
noun
- A small crane on a ship used to lower and raise lifeboats, anchors, or other heavy equipment.
- The crew quickly attached the lifeboat to the davit and lowered it into the water.
- The old davit on the deck was rusted from years of exposure to salt water.
- During the drill, the sailor operated the davit to release the rescue boat.