Hoist

What does HOIST mean?

1. verb

   raise or haul up with or as if with mechanical help

   “hoist the bicycle onto the roof of the car”

2. noun

   lifting device for raising heavy or cumbersome objects

3. verb

   move from one place to another by lifting

   “They hoisted the patient onto the operating table”

4. verb

   raise

   “hoist the flags”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.