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- DictionaryHoist/hoist/
verb
- 1. raise (something) by means of ropes and pulleys: "high overhead great cranes hoisted girders"
noun
- 1. an act of raising or lifting something.
- 2. the part of a flag nearest the staff; the vertical dimension of a flag.
The meaning of HOIST is lift, raise; especially : to raise into position by or as if by means of tackle. How to use hoist in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Hoist.
HOIST definition: 1. to lift something heavy, sometimes using ropes or a machine: 2. to raise a flag to the top of a…. Learn more.
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.
Hoist definition: to raise or lift, especially by some mechanical appliance. See examples of HOIST used in a sentence.
HOIST meaning: 1. to lift something heavy, sometimes using ropes or a machine: 2. to raise a flag to the top of a…. Learn more.
to raise or lift, esp. by some mechanical appliance. to hoist a flag. to hoist the mainsail. 2. to raise to one's lips and drink; drink (esp. beer or whiskey) with gusto. Let's go hoist a few beers. 3. archaic a pt. and pp. of hoise. 4. See hoist with one's own petard.
Hoist Definition. To raise or haul up, often with the help of a mechanical apparatus. To raise to one's mouth in order to drink. Hoist a few beers. To become raised or lifted. (historical) To lift someone up to be flogged. An apparatus for raising heavy things; elevator; tackle. An act of hoisting.
n. 1. An apparatus for lifting heavy or cumbersome objects. 2. The act of hoisting; a lift. 3. Nautical. a. The height or vertical dimension of a flag or of any square sail other than a course. b. A group of flags raised together as a signal.
to raise something, sometimes using a rope or machine: They slowly hoisted the flag. (Definition of hoist from the Cambridge Learner's Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)
to be hurt or to have problems as a result of your own plans to hurt or trick others. See hoist in the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Check pronunciation: hoist. Definition of hoist verb in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary.
