Hoists Meaning

There are 4 meaning(s) for word Hoists

Meaning 1 : raise or haul up with or as if with mechanical help

    Example : hoist the bicycle onto the roof of the car

    Synonyms : lift,  wind
Meaning 2 : raise

    Example : hoist the flags,hoist a sail

    Synonyms : run up
Meaning 3 : lifting device for raising heavy or cumbersome objects

Meaning 4 : move from one place to another by lifting

    Example : They hoisted the patient onto the operating table

How to Pronounce Hoists

  • hɔɪst