Definitions for hoist

Overview of noun hoist

The noun hoist has 1 senses? (no senses from tagged texts)

1. hoist

(lifting device for raising heavy or cumbersome objects)

Overview of verb hoist

The verb hoist has 3 senses? (first 1 from tagged texts)

1. (1) hoist, lift, wind

(raise or haul up with or as if with mechanical help; "hoist the bicycle onto the roof of the car")

2. hoist

(move from one place to another by lifting; "They hoisted the patient onto the operating table")

3. hoist, run up

(raise; "hoist the flags"; "hoist a sail")