Davit
Davit , noun
[Compare French davier forceps, davit, cooper's instrument, German david davit; all probably from the proper name David.]
(a)
(Nautical) 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.
(b)
(Nautical) 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. — Totten