hoist

• Sustantivo que designa un dispositivo o mecanismo, a menudo con poleas, cables o sistema mecánico, empleado para levantar o subir objetos pesados; también puede referirse a la acción de elevar algo.

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.

   Aparato de elevación

   • 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.

   Sinónimosblock and tacklecranedavitjackliftpulleytacklewinchwindlass

2. Act of liftingB2formal

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

   izada

   • 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.

   Sinónimosheaveliftraise

• Verbo que se usa para indicar la acción de levantar o elevar algo, especialmente mediante un mecanismo, una cuerda o una polea.

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.

   izar

   • 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.

   Sinónimoscraneelevatehaul upheaveliftraisewinch

   Antónimosdescenddroplower

2. Raise a flag or sailB2formal

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

   Izarbar (una bandera o vela)

   • 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.

   Sinónimoselevatehaul upliftpull upraiserun up

   Antónimosdousedroplower