hoisted

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/ˈhɔɪstɪd/

A form of hoist — To raise; to lift; to elevate (especially, to raise or lift to a desired elevation, by means of tackle or pulley, said of a sail, a flag, a heavy package or weight).

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Meanings

verb
  1. participlepastsimple past and past participle of hoist
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APA

hoisted. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/hoisted

MLA

“hoisted.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/hoisted. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “hoisted,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/hoisted.

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