hoist
Third Person
hoists
Present Participle
hoisting
Past Tense
hoisted
Past Participle
hoisted
1
to lift or raise an object, typically heavy or bulky, using ropes and pulleys
transitive
- They hoisted the equipment to the top of the tower for the construction project.
- The crew hoisted the banner high above the stage for everyone to see.
- Using a winch, they hoisted the car out of the ditch and onto the tow truck.
- He hoisted the flag up the flagpole to mark the beginning of the ceremony.
- She hoisted the sail to catch the wind and propel the boat forward.
2
to lift or pull something upward
transitive
- He hoisted the backpack onto his shoulders before setting out on the trail.
- She hoisted the heavy suitcase onto her shoulders and carried it up the stairs.
- The firefighter hoisted the child from the window ledge to safety.
- With a grunt, she hoisted the injured dog into her arms and carried it home.
- He hoisted the heavy logs onto his shoulders and carried them to the fire pit.
3
to rise or be lifted
- The curtains hoisted gracefully as the morning sunlight flooded into the room.
- As the hot air balloon inflated, it slowly hoisted above the ground, ready for flight.
- With a loud creak, the drawbridge hoisted, allowing the ship to pass through the harbor.
- The kite hoisted into the sky, dancing and twirling in the breeze.
- With each tug, the elevator hoisted smoothly upward to the top floor.