Hoist (Verb)

Meaning ¹

Raise; "hoist the flags"; "hoist a sail".

Classification

Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.

Synonyms

• Run Up

Hypernyms

• Elevate
• Get Up
• Lift
• Bring Up

Meaning ²

Raise or haul up with or as if with mechanical help; "hoist the bicycle onto the roof of the car".

Classification

Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.

Synonyms

• Wind
• Lift

Hypernyms

• Elevate
• Get Up
• Lift
• Bring Up

Hyponyms

• Trice Up

Related Words

• Hoister (noun)
• Hoist (noun)

Meaning ³

Move from one place to another by lifting; "They hoisted the patient onto the operating table".

Classification

Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.

Hypernyms

• Elevate
• Get Up
• Lift
• Bring Up