hoist
/hɔɪst/verb
To lift or raise something heavy, often using ropes or a machine.
Example sentences
- “Workers hoisted the steel beams onto the roof with a crane.”
- “The sailors hoisted the sails as the wind picked up.”
- “He hoisted his toddler onto his shoulders to see the parade.”
Common objects are flags, sails, and heavy loads, and 'hoist up' is also used. The noun 'a hoist' is a machine for lifting heavy things.