Meaning & Definition of Hoist in English

1. Lifting device for raising heavy or cumbersome objects

1. Raise or haul up with or as if with mechanical help

• "Hoist the bicycle onto the roof of the car"

2. Move from one place to another by lifting

• "They hoisted the patient onto the operating table"

3. Raise

• "Hoist the flags"

• "Hoist a sail"