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   hoist

   /hɔɪst/

   verb

   • 1. raise (something) by means of ropes and pulleys: "a white flag was hoisted"
   • ▪ raise or haul up: "she hoisted her backpack on to 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: "an interest rate hoist"
   • 2. the part of a flag nearest the staff.
   • 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. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishHOIST | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   • English (US)

     HOIST meaning: 1. to lift something heavy, sometimes using...

   • Znaczenie Hoist, Definicja W Cambridge English Dictionary

     hoist definicja: 1. to lift something heavy, sometimes using...

   • Hoist Spanish Translation

     HOIST translate: levantar, alzar, levantar, alzar. Learn...

   • Hoist: French Translation

     HOIST translate: hisser, hisser, hisser, treuil, poussée....

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   Learn the meaning, synonyms, and usage of the word hoist as a verb and a noun. Hoist can mean to lift, raise, or drink, or an apparatus for lifting or raising something.

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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.

8. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › hoistHoist - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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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.