hoist

(noun, verb)

noun

1. lifting device for raising heavy or cumbersome objects

Definition categories: man–made

Sentences with hoist as a noun:

- Give me a hoist over that wall.

verb

1. raise or haul up with or as if with mechanical help

- hoist the bicycle onto the roof of the car

Similar word(s): lift, wind

Definition categories: contact, elevate, lift, raise

2. move from one place to another by lifting

- They hoisted the patient onto the operating table

Definition categories: contact, elevate, lift, raise

3. raise

- hoist the flags

- hoist a sail

Definition categories: contact, elevate, lift, raise