hoist

nouns

lifting device for raising heavy or cumbersome objects

hoist

is a type of (narrower)

a device for lifting heavy loads

raise or haul up with or as if with mechanical help

"hoist the bicycle onto the roof of the car"

hoist, lift, wind

is derived from

move from one place to another by lifting

"They hoisted the patient onto the operating table"

hoist

is a type of (narrower)

raise from a lower to a higher position

"Raise your hands"; "Lift a load"

raise

"hoist the flags"; "hoist a sail"

hoist, run up