Meaning Of Hoist

v. t.

To raise; to lift; to elevate; esp., to raise or lift to a desired elevation, by means of tackle, as a sail, a flag, a heavy package or weight.

n.

That by which anything is hoisted; the apparatus for lifting goods.

n.

The act of hoisting; a lift.

n.

The perpendicular height of a flag, as opposed to the fly, or horizontal length when flying from a staff.

n.

The height of a fore-and-aft sail next the mast or stay.

p. p.

Hoisted.