hoist meaning and definition

HOIST noun

Definition of hoist (noun)

1. lifting device for raising heavy or cumbersome objects

HOIST verb

Definition of hoist (verb)

1. raise or haul up with or as if with mechanical help
   • "hoist the bicycle onto the roof of the car"
   • synonyms: lift, wind
2. move from one place to another by lifting
   • "They hoisted the patient onto the operating table"
3. raise
   • "hoist the flags"; "hoist a sail"
   • synonyms: run up