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hoist definition and meaning

v. t. To raise; to lift; to elevate; esp., to raise or lift to a desired elevation, by means of tackle, as a sail, a flag, a heavy package or weight.
n. That by which anything is hoisted; the apparatus for lifting goods.
n. The act of hoisting; a lift.
n. The perpendicular height of a flag, as opposed to the fly, or horizontal length when flying from a staff.
n. The height of a fore-and-aft sail next the mast or stay.
p. p. Hoisted.

Crossword clues for hoist

- Crane
- Elevate
- Elevator
- Haul up
- Jack is hot outside
- Lift
- Lift first person in crowd
- Lift up
- Lift with effort
- Lifting apparatus
- Lifting device
- Mechanical lift
- Needed by the average characters to pull hard
- Pulley
- Raise
- Raise up
- Winch


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