hoist
/hɔɪst/noun
The perpendicular height of a flag, as opposed to the fly, or horizontal length, when flying from a staff.
Example sentence
- “Give me a hoist over that wall.”
Featured as word of the day on December 31, 2027.
Related words
hollowA small valley between mountains.hockeyAny of a family of sports in which hockey sticks are used to move a ball or puck into a goal.homageA demonstration of respect, such as towards an individual after their retirement or death.hobbyAn activity that one enjoys doing in one's spare time.homeworkExercises assigned by a teacher to a student which review concepts studied in class.hoardA hidden supply or fund.