Hoist (Noun)
Meaning
Lifting device for raising heavy or cumbersome objects.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- A harbor crane is a type of hoist used to lift heavy cargo ships.
- The company invested in a hydraulic hoist to safely move large machinery.
- At construction sites, a hydraulic hoist is often used to lift massive steel girders into place.
- The rescue team relied on a portable hoist to lift the stranded hikers off the mountain.
- To repair the high-rise building's facade, workers needed a powered hoist with a counterweight.