To raise; to lift; to elevate; especially, to raise or lift to a desired elevation, by means of tackle or pulley, as a sail, a flag, a heavy package or weight
Between us, with much trouble, we managed to hoist him upstairs, and laid him on his bed, where his head fell back on the pillow, as if he were almost fainting.
If something heavy is hoisted somewhere, it is lifted there using a machine such as a crane. A twenty-foot steel pyramid is to be hoisted into position on top of the tower Then a crane hoisted him on to the platform
lifting device for raising heavy or cumbersome objects raise or haul up with or as if with mechanical help; "hoist the bicycle onto the roof of the car"
If you hoist something heavy somewhere, you lift it or pull it up there. Hoisting my suitcase on to my shoulder, I turned and headed toward my hotel Grabbing the side of the bunk, he hoisted himself to a sitting position
A suspended machinery unit that is used for lifting and lowering a freely suspended (unguided) load; can be powered by hand, air or electricity; lifting medium either chain, wire rope or roller chain
The engine that raised or lowered the cage of a deep mine by the driving of a large drum around which cable was wound; a fishing reel for people and ore
If you hoist a flag or a sail, you pull it up to its correct position by using ropes. A group of youths hoisted their flag on top of the disputed monument