Hoist

Pronunciation: /ˈhɔɪst/

Hoist (verb)

  1. To raise something heavy using ropes or machinery.
  2. To raise a flag to the top of a pole.

Examples

  • They hoist the heavy box onto the truck.
  • Workers hoist the beams into place.

Common collocations: hoist a load, hoist with a crane, hoist into position, hoist the flag, hoist at dawn

Hoist (noun)

  1. A machine or device used for lifting heavy objects.

Examples

  • The hoist is essential for construction work.
  • They used a hoist to move the machinery.