Definition of 'hoist'

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Noun

1. lifting device for raising heavy or cumbersome objects

Verb

1. raise or haul up with or as if with mechanical help; "hoist the bicycle onto the roof of the car"
      Synonyms: lift wind

      

2. move from one place to another by lifting; "They hoisted the patient onto the operating table"
3. raise; "hoist the flags"; "hoist a sail"
      Synonyms: run up

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