hoist

• Vorrichtung oder Mechanik zum Anheben oder Hochziehen schwerer Lasten, oft mit Seil, Rolle oder Flaschenzug.

A noun referring to a device or apparatus used for lifting or raising heavy objects, typically consisting of a pulley, rope, or mechanical system.

1. Lifting deviceB2formal

   A device used for lifting heavy objects, often consisting of a pulley system or a winch.

   Hebezeug

   • The workers used a hoist to lift the engine out of the car.
   • A chain hoist is essential in the warehouse for moving crates.
   • The construction site had a large hoist for raising steel beams.

   Synonymeblock and tacklecranedavitjackliftpulleytacklewinchwindlass

2. Act of liftingB2formal

   An instance of lifting or raising something, especially a flag or sail.

   Hissen

   • The hoist of the national flag marked the start of the ceremony.
   • With a final hoist, the sail was fully raised.
   • The team performed a synchronized hoist of the heavy equipment.

   Synonymeheaveliftraise

• Verb, das die Handlung des Hebens oder Hochziehens von etwas bezeichnet, besonders mit mechanischen Mitteln oder Seilen.

A verb used to indicate the act of lifting or raising something, especially using mechanical means or ropes.

1. B2formal

   To lift or raise something, especially using ropes or machinery.

   Heben oder Anheben

   • The sailors hoisted the flag to the top of the mast.
   • They used a crane to hoist the heavy equipment onto the roof.
   • He hoisted the backpack onto his shoulders before starting the hike.

   Synonymecraneelevatehaul upheaveliftraisewinch

   Antonymedescenddroplower

2. Raise a flag or sailB2formal

   To pull up a flag, sail, or similar object to its highest position.

   Flagge oder Segel hissen

   • The crew hoisted the sails as the wind picked up.
   • They hoisted the national flag during the ceremony.
   • The captain ordered the crew to hoist the anchor.

   Synonymeelevatehaul upliftpull upraiserun up

   Antonymedousedroplower