- n. lifting device for raising heavy or cumbersome objects (view details)
- v. raise or haul up with or as if with mechanical help (view details)
- v. raise (view details)
- v. move from one place to another by lifting (view details)
Meaning 1: (noun) lifting device for raising heavy or cumbersome objects
hoist is a kind of: lifting device ( what does lifting device stand for? )
hoist is derived from: hoist ( what does hoist stand for? ), lift ( what does lift stand for? ), wind ( what does wind stand for? )
Meaning 2: (verb) raise or haul up with or as if with mechanical help
Usage Example(s): hoist the bicycle onto the roof of the car
Synonym(s): lift, wind
hoist is derived from: elevator ( what does elevator stand for? ), heave ( what does heave stand for? ), hoist, hoister ( what does hoister stand for? ), lift, raise ( what does raise stand for? ), ski lift ( what does ski lift stand for? ), ski tow ( what does ski tow stand for? )
Meaning 3: (verb) raise
Usage Example(s): hoist a sail, hoist the flags
Synonym(s): run up ( what does run up stand for? )
Meaning 4: (verb) move from one place to another by lifting
Usage Example(s): They hoisted the patient onto the operating table
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