hoist
/hɔɪst/
noun
- An act of lifting or raising something, or a device used for lifting.
- The mechanic used a hoist to lift the car engine out of the hood.
- With one final hoist, they pulled the bucket of water from the well.
- Give the rope a good hoist to get the sail up.
verb
- To lift or raise something, especially using ropes, pulleys, or mechanical equipment.
- The crew used a crane to hoist the heavy cargo onto the ship.
- They hoisted the flag to the top of the pole during the ceremony.
- She hoisted her backpack onto her shoulders before starting the hike.
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