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