davit |
winch |
In nautical terms the difference between davit and winch
is that
davit is 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 while
winch is a hoisting machine used for loading or discharging cargo, or for hauling in lines. (FM 55-501).
As a verb winch is
to use a winch.
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