hoist verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes . . . Definition of hoist verb from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary to raise or pull something up to a higher position, often using ropes or special equipment hoist something somebody yourself + adv prep He hoisted himself onto a high stool The cargo was hoisted aboard by crane He was hoisted into the air
Hoisted - definition of hoisted by The Free Dictionary To become raised or lifted n 1 An apparatus for lifting heavy or cumbersome objects 2 The act of hoisting; a lift 3 Nautical a The height or vertical dimension of a flag or of any square sail other than a course b A group of flags raised together as a signal
hoisted - WordReference. com Dictionary of English to raise to one's lips and drink: to hoist a beer Mechanical Engineering an apparatus for hoisting, as a block and tackle the act of hoisting to raise or lift, esp by some mechanical appliance: to hoist a flag; to hoist the mainsail drink (esp beer or whiskey) with gusto: Let's go hoist a few beers [Archaic ]a pt and pp of hoise
hoist - Wiktionary, the free dictionary "Hoisted" is about fifteen times more common than "hoist" in US usage as past and past participle The "hoist" form is also uncommon in the UK except in the expression "hoist by one's own petard"
hoisted: Explore its Definition Usage | RedKiwi Words 'Hoisted' means to lift or raise something, such as heavy equipment or a flag It can also refer to raising sails on a ship The phrase 'hoist by one's own petard' means to be harmed by one's own plan to harm someone else