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 hoist hoist /ˈhɔɪst/

noun

  1. Lifting device for raising heavy or cumbersome objects  ( hoist )
    lifting device for raising heavy or cumbersome objects
     Using a hoist, they lifted the heavy engine out of the car.
    Using a hoist, they lifted the heavy engine out of the car.

verb

  1. () Raise or haul up with or as if with mechanical help  ( wind , hoist , lift )
    raise or haul up with or as if with mechanical help
     Hoist the bicycle onto the roof of the car
    hoist the bicycle onto the roof of the car
  2. Raise  ( hoist , run up )
    raise
     Hoist the flags
    hoist the flags
     Hoist a sail
    hoist a sail
  3. Move from one place to another by lifting  ( hoist )
    move from one place to another by lifting
     They hoisted the patient onto the operating table
    They hoisted the patient onto the operating table