Talk:davit

Reasons for naming the crane Davit

It might be the case that a crane with a bulk or cargo lifted in the air, resembles biblical David holding a staff (extended arm of the crane) and a sling (hawser holding the cargo) with a stone (cargo) inserted and that is from where the term comes from? Daviti Zhorzholiani (talk) 12:23, 19 October 2022 (UTC)

Or it's just a generic name. For example loads of tools and devices in English are called "jacks" of one kind or another. Equinox ◑ 12:24, 19 October 2022 (UTC)

Yes, you cannot rule this case too, but the possible explanation given in the article is that "maybe because those small cranes can handle a much bigger lifeboat" and I just built up on this logic. Daviti Zhorzholiani (talk) 12:28, 19 October 2022 (UTC)