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   hoist

   /hoist/

   verb

   • 1. raise (something) by means of ropes and pulleys: "high overhead great cranes hoisted girders"
   • ▪ raise or haul up: "she hoisted her backpack onto her shoulder"

   noun

   • 1. an act of raising or lifting something.
   • ▪ an apparatus for lifting or raising something: "mechanical lifts or hoists for firefighting purposes"
   • ▪ an act of increasing something: "the government's interest rate hoist"
   • 2. the part of a flag nearest the staff; the vertical dimension of a flag.
   • 3. a group of flags raised as a signal.

   Word Origin late 15th century: alteration of dialect hoise, probably from Dutch hijsen or Low German hiesen, but recorded earlier.

   Derivatives

   • 1. hoister noun

   Scrabble Points: 8

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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › hoistHoist Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Hoist is a verb meaning to lift, raise, or heave something, especially by mechanical means. It can also be a noun for the act, apparatus, or height of hoisting. See synonyms, examples, and word history of hoist.

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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.

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   Hoist definition: to raise or lift, especially by some mechanical appliance. See examples of HOIST used in a sentence.

5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishHOIST definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Learn the meaning, pronunciation, synonyms, and usage of the word 'hoist' and its derived forms. Find out the difference between hoist and hoise, hoist and drop, hoist and fly, and hoist with one's own petard.

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   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.

7. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryHOIST | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   HOIST meaning: 1. to lift something heavy, sometimes using ropes or a machine: 2. to raise a flag to the top of a…. Learn more.

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   Learn the meaning, synonyms, antonyms, and origin of the word hoist, as well as how to use it as a verb or a noun. Find examples of hoist in sentences and related words in the dictionary.

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   Hoist means to raise or lift up, often with a mechanical device, or the apparatus for doing so. It can also refer to the height of a sail or flag, or a group of signal flags. See synonyms, usage, and translations.

10. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishMeaning of hoist – Learner’s Dictionary - Cambridge Dictionary

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    Hoist means to raise something, sometimes using a rope or machine. See the meaning, pronunciation and examples of hoist in English and other languages.

11. www.collinsdictionary.com › us › dictionaryHOIST - All you need to know about it | Collins English...

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    Hoist is a verb that means to lift or pull something up, or a noun that means a machine for lifting heavy things. Learn how to use hoist in sentences, find synonyms, and see translations in different languages.