 hoist |
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| 1. | [ verb ] raise or haul up with or as if with mechanical help | |
| Synonyms: | lift wind | |
| Examples: | "hoist the bicycle onto the roof of the car" |
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| Related terms: | raise trice lift hoister | |
| 2. | [ verb ] move from one place to another by lifting | |
| Examples: | "They hoisted the patient onto the operating table" |
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| Related terms: | raise | |
| 3. | [ verb ] raise, as of flags or sails | |
| Synonyms: | run_up | |
| Related terms: | raise | |
| 4. | [ noun ] lifting device for raising heavy or cumbersome objects | |
| Related terms: | lifting_device headgear wheel_and_axle block_and_tackle | |
| Similar spelling: |
host Hosta Hogsett Hocutt hogget hog-tie |
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