hoist

C2
Pronunciation
/hɔɪst/
Noun
5 definition(s)
1 Definition

A hoisting device, such as pulley or crane.

2 Definition

The act of hoisting; a lift.

Example Sentences
  • Give me a hoist over that wall.
3 Definition

The perpendicular height of a flag, as opposed to the fly, or horizontal length, when flying from a staff.

4 Definition

The vertical edge of a flag which is next to the staff.

5 Definition

The height of a fore-and-aft sail, next the mast or stay.

Verb
6 definition(s)
1 Definition

To raise; to lift; to elevate (especially, to raise or lift to a desired elevation, by means of tackle or pulley, said of a sail, a flag, a heavy package or weight).

2 Definition

To lift a trophy or similar prize into the air in celebration of a victory.

3 Definition

To lift someone up to be flogged.

4 Definition

To be lifted up.

5 Definition

To extract (code) from a loop construct as part of optimization.

6 Definition

To steal, to rob.