Synonyms of hoist

Noun

1. hoist, lifting device

usage: lifting device for raising heavy or cumbersome objects

Verb

1. hoist, lift, wind, raise, lift, elevate, get up, bring up

usage: raise or haul up with or as if with mechanical help; "hoist the bicycle onto the roof of the car"

2. hoist, raise, lift, elevate, get up, bring up

usage: move from one place to another by lifting; "They hoisted the patient onto the operating table"

3. hoist, run up, raise, lift, elevate, get up, bring up

usage: raise; "hoist the flags"; "hoist a sail"

Definition and meaning of hoist (Dictionary)