Hoist

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1. Verb

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.

2. Noun

That by which anything is hoisted; the apparatus for lifting goods.

3. Noun

The act of hoisting; a lift.

4. Noun

The perpendicular height of a flag, as opposed to the fly, or horizontal length when flying from a staff.

5. Noun

The height of a fore-and-aft sail next the mast or stay.

6. Verb form

Hoisted.
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