verb / noun
hoist
HOYST/hɔɪst/
To lift a load into a higher position.
A crane hoists a heavy crate straight up on taut ropes.
Etymology
The earlier hysse belonged to nautical language, where lifting often meant hauling with rope or tackle. Modern hoist preserves that practical image of raising a load.
In context
and at the same time also helped to hoist his own weight, by pulling hand- over- hand upon one of the running parts of the tackle.
More examples
- She hoists her backpack onto one shoulder.
- The crew hoisted the flag to the top of the pole.
- The mechanic uses a hoist to lift the engine.
Forms
hoist · hoists · hoisted · hoisting