- That by which anything is hoisted; the apparatus for lifting
goods. - The act of hoisting; a lift. - The perpendicular height of a flag, as opposed to the fly,
or horizontal length when flying from a staff. - The height of a fore-and-aft sail next the mast or stay.
2 . Hoist
[ p. p.]
- Hoisted.
3 . Hoist
[ v. t.]
- To raise; to lift; to elevate; esp., to raise or lift to
a desired elevation, by means of tackle, as a sail, a flag, a heavy
package or weight.
Meaning of 'hoist' (Princeton's WordNet)
1 . hoist
[ v]
Meaning (1): - raise
Example in sentence:
he keeps bees;
hoist a sail;
hoist the flags;
She keeps a few chickens in the yard;
The dog pricked up his ears;
up the ante
Meaning (2): - raise or haul up with or as if with mechanical help
Example in sentence:
hoist the bicycle onto the roof of the car
Meaning (3): - move from one place to another by lifting