hoist: significado e definições

To raise or haul up with or as if with the help of a mechanical apparatus. See Synonyms at lift.

To raise to one's mouth in order to drink: hoist a few beers.

To become raised or lifted.

An apparatus for lifting heavy or cumbersome objects.

The act of hoisting; a lift.

Nautical The height or vertical dimension of a flag or of any square sail other than a course.

Nautical A group of flags raised together as a signal.