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hoist
hoist
/ˈhɔɪst/
noun
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
(
)
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
Raise
(
hoist
,
run up
)
raise
Hoist the flags
hoist the flags
Hoist a sail
hoist a sail
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
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