hoist

hoist has 10 senses in the JumbleFix dictionary. Letters: 5.

Definitions

• 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.
• n.. lifting device for raising heavy or cumbersome objects
• v.. raise or haul up with or as if with mechanical help; "hoist the bicycle onto the roof of the car"
• v.. raise; "hoist the flags"; "hoist a sail"
• v.. move from one place to another by lifting; "They hoisted the patient onto the operating table"