hoist

verb
UK: /hɔɪst/
US: /hɔɪst/

  1. To raise something heavy.

    1. We need to hoist this box onto the truck quickly now.
    2. They used a crane to hoist the container onto the ship without problems.

  2. To pull or lift something up, often with ropes or machinery.

    1. The workers will hoist the flag at sunrise everyday.
    2. Firefighters had to hoist the injured climber to safety with a complex rope system.

Synonyms

lift raise crane pulley
hoist noun

  1. A piece of equipment used for lifting or raising something.

    1. Use a hoist to lift the engine out please.
    2. The construction site utilized a large hoist to move materials to upper floors all day.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "hoist" in English means: To raise something heavy., To pull or lift something up, often with ropes or machinery..

The phonetic transcription of "hoist" is /hɔɪst/ in British English and /hɔɪst/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "hoist": lift, raise, crane, pulley.

Example usage of "hoist": "We need to hoist this box onto the truck quickly now.". More examples on the page.