hoist

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hoist Definition

• (n) lifting device for raising heavy or cumbersome objects
• (v) raise or haul up with or as if with mechanical help; "hoist the bicycle onto the roof of the car"
• (v) move from one place to another by lifting; "They hoisted the patient onto the operating table"
• (v) raise; "hoist the flags"; "hoist a sail"

hoist Synonyms

• hoist
• lift
• run up
• wind