A davit is a small crane-like device used on ships and boats to lower and raise heavy objects such as lifeboats, anchors, or cargo. It is typically made of steel and consists of a vertical mast and a horizontal arm, which can pivot and rotate to move the load from the ship's deck to the water or vice versa. Davits are common on commercial vessels and military ships to facilitate the launching and retrieval of smaller boats or rafts.
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