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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.
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