hoist as a noun: - 1
as a verb: - 1
- 2
- 3
hoist
noun
1 hoist
Lifting device for raising heavy or cumbersome objects.
Dutch: dienstlift, goederenlift, takel
Polish: wciągnik
verb
1 hoist
Raise or haul up with or as if with mechanical help:
— Hoist the bicycle onto the roof of the car.
synonyms: lift, wind.
Roget 307:
heighten,
elevate,
raise,
lift,
erect;
set up,
stick up,
perch up,
perk up,
tilt up;
rear,
hoist,
heave;
uplift,
upraise,
uprear,
upbear†,
upcast†,
uphoist†,
upheave;
buoy,
weigh mount,
give a lift;
exalt;
sublimate;
place on a pedestal,
set on a pedestal.
escalate
etc.
(increase)
35
102
194.
take up,
drag up,
fish up;
dredge.
stand up,
rise up,
get up,
jump up;
spring to one's feet;
hold oneself,
hold one's head up;
drawn oneself up to his full height.
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Dutch: hijsen, ophijsen, opsjorren
2 hoist
Move from one place to another by lifting.
3 hoist
Raise:
— Hoist the flags.
— Hoist a sail.
synonym: run up.
Dutch: hijsen, ophijsen, opsjorren
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