Part of speech: Noun
lifting device for raising heavy or cumbersome objects
Part of speech: Verb
raise or haul up with or as if with mechanical help
Example: hoist the bicycle onto the roof of the car
Part of speech: Verb
raise
Example: hoist the flags; hoist a sail
Part of speech: Verb
move from one place to another by lifting
Example: They hoisted the patient onto the operating table