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Definition of hoisted - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
elevationraised or lifted up
- The flag was hoisted high above the building.
- The banner was hoisted during the ceremony.
- The sculpture was hoisted onto the pedestal.
Origin of hoisted
Old Norse, heysa (to lift)
Terms with hoisted included in their meaning
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- French:hissé, ...
- German:gehisst, ...
- Italian:sollevato, ...
- Spanish:alzado, ...
- Portuguese:erguido, ...
- Chinese:升起的, ...
- Japanese:掲揚された, ...
- Arabic:مرفوع, ...
- Hebrew:מוּנָף, ...
- Russian:поднятый, ...
- Ukrainian:піднятий, ...
- Hindi:उठाया हुआ, ...
Definition of hoist - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
mechanicstr. lift or raise something by means of ropes or pulleystr.
- They hoist the flag every morning at sunrise..
2.
celebrationtr. lift a trophy in celebration of victorytr.
- The team hoisted the trophy after their win.
3.
motionintr. be lifted upintr.
- The heavy load hoisted slowly into the air.
4.
technologytr. TECH. extract code from a loop for optimizationtr. TECH.
- The programmer hoisted the code to improve efficiency.
Noun
1.
toolsdevice for lifting heavy objects
- The construction site used a hoist to lift beams.
2.
lifting actionact of lifting or raising something
- The hoist of the flag was done at dawn.
3.
flagsposition of a flag or sail when raised
- The hoist of the sail caught the wind perfectly.
Images of hoist
device for lifting heavy objects 
position of a flag or sail when raised
Expressions with hoist
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defeated or hurt when a plan against others backfires
The corrupt official was hoist on his own petard during the investigation.
end up hurt or defeated by a plan made against others
The corrupt mayor was hoist by his own petard during the investigation.
be hurt when your own plan or trick backfires on you
The corrupt mayor was hoist with his own petard during the investigation.
Origin of hoist
Middle English, hoisten (to raise)
Examples of hoist in a sentence
They hoist the banner for the parade. Fans gathered to watch the captain hoist the cup. The champion hoisted the award with pride. The flag hoisted above the stadium at sunrise. After the signal, the curtain hoisted toward the ceiling. She decided to hoist the function for better performance.
They hoisted the loop to reduce execution time. The mechanic used a hoist to lift the engine. A hoist was essential for moving the heavy sculpture. With one hoist, they raised the piano onto the stage. The crew completed the hoist before sunrise. The hoist of the national flag was a proud moment. They admired the hoist of the colorful sails.
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- French:hisser, palan, ...
- German:hissen, Hebezug, ...
- Italian:issare, montacarichi, ...
- Spanish:izar, polipasto, ...
- Portuguese:hastear, grua, ...
- Chinese:升起, 起重机, ...
- Japanese:掲げる, ホイスト, ...
- Arabic:رَفَعَ, رَافِعَة, ...
- Hebrew:לְהָנִיף, מָנוֹף, ...
- Russian:поднимать, подъемник, ...
- Ukrainian:піднімати, підйомник, ...
- Hindi:ऊपर उठाना, होइस्ट, ...
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