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hoist

 

[ hɔɪst ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

mechanical

To raise or lift something heavy using a system of ropes and pulleys.

Synonyms

elevate, lift, raise

Examples of usage

  • The workers hoisted the equipment to the top floor of the building.
  • She hoisted the sail on the boat to catch the wind.
Context #2 | Verb

informal

To raise or lift something, especially a flag or sail, into position.

Synonyms

elevate, lift, raise

Examples of usage

  • The soldiers hoisted the national flag during the ceremony.
  • He hoisted a white flag as a sign of surrender.
Context #3 | Noun

nautical

A system of ropes and pulleys used for lifting or lowering sails or heavy objects on a ship.

Synonyms

lifting gear, pulley system

Examples of usage

  • The sailors used the hoist to raise the anchor from the seabed.
  • The ship's hoist was essential for moving cargo.

Translations

Translations of the word "hoist" in other languages:

🇵🇹 levantar

🇮🇳 उठाना

🇩🇪 heben

🇮🇩 mengangkat

🇺🇦 піднімати

🇵🇱 podnosić

🇯🇵 持ち上げる (mochiageru)

🇫🇷 soulever

🇪🇸 levantar

🇹🇷 kaldırmak

🇰🇷 들어 올리다 (deureo ollida)

🇸🇦 رفع

🇨🇿 zvednout

🇸🇰 zdvihnúť

🇨🇳 提升 (tíshēng)

🇸🇮 dvigniti

🇮🇸 lyfta

🇰🇿 көтеру

🇬🇪 აწევა

🇦🇿 qaldırmaq

🇲🇽 levantar

Word origin

The word 'hoist' originated from Middle English 'hoisten', meaning to raise or lift. It has roots in Old French and Germanic languages. The concept of hoisting heavy objects using ropes and pulleys has been used for centuries in various industries, especially in sailing and construction. The evolution of hoist systems has greatly improved efficiency in lifting heavy loads.

See also: hoisting.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #13,526, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.