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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.
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 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.
n. 1. An apparatus for lifting heavy or cumbersome objects. 2. The act of hoisting; a lift. 3. Nautical. a. The height or vertical dimension of a flag or of any square sail other than a course. b. A group of flags raised together as a signal.
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.
