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- Dictionaryhoist/hɔɪst/
verb
- 1. raise (something) by means of ropes and pulleys: "a white flag was hoisted"
noun
- 1. an act of raising or lifting something.
- 2. the part of a flag nearest the staff.
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HOIST definition: 1. to lift something heavy, sometimes using ropes or a machine: 2. to raise a flag to the top of a…. Learn more.
The meaning of HOIST is lift, raise; especially : to raise into position by or as if by means of tackle. How to use hoist in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Hoist.
to lift something heavy, sometimes using ropes or a machine: A helicopter hoisted the final section of the bridge into place. With some difficulty he hoisted her onto his shoulders. I scrabbled for a handhold and hoisted my self up. Thesaurus: synonyms, antonyms, and examples.
Hoist definition: to raise or lift, especially by some mechanical appliance. See examples of HOIST used in a sentence.
9 meanings: 1. to raise or lift up, esp by mechanical means 2. → See hoist with one's own petard 3. any apparatus or device for.... Click for more definitions.
To hoist is to raise up or lift, like a crane or forklift would. You can hoist yourself up onto the roof to get a better view, or hoist your teammate onto your shoulders after she scores the winning goal.
Definition of hoist verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
