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1. Lifting device for raising heavy or cumbersome objects

1. Raise or haul up with or as if with mechanical help
   "hoist the bicycle onto the roof of the car";
   - lift, wind[2]
    
2. Move from one place to another by lifting
   "They hoisted the patient onto the operating table"
    
3. Raise by using ropes and pulleys
   "hoist a sail"; "hoist the flags";
   - run up

Derived forms: hoists, hoisting, hoisted

Type of: bring up, elevate, get up, lift, lifting device, raise

Encyclopedia: Hoist