hoist
Translation
to hoist, to lift, to raise
Examples
They will hoist the flag at dawn.
They will hoist the flag at dawn.
A crane was used to hoist the container.
A crane was used to hoist the container.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to raise (sth.) using ropes or a machine They hoist the sails every morning.
Similar Words
Synonyms: lift, raise, heave
Etymology
From Middle Dutch 'hyssen', meaning 'to hoist'. Imagine the sound of ropes pulling something heavy up.
Memory Tips
Think of a pirate ship 'hoisting' the Jolly Roger flag up the mast.