1 hoist | Definition of hoist

hoist

verb

\ ˈhȯist

, chiefly dialectal ˈhīst

hoisted; hoisting; hoists

Definition of hoist

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1 : lift, raise especially : to raise into position by or as if by means of tackle hoist a flag hoist the sails Cargo was hoisted up into the ship.

2 : drink sense 1 hoist a few beers

: to become hoisted : rise let it hoist to the upper deck