hoists

H4O1I1S1T1S1
/hɔɪsts/

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

noun
  1. pluralplural of hoist
verb
  1. indicativepresentsingularthird personthird-person singular simple present indicative of hoist

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APA

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MLA

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Chicago

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

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