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hoisted Definition and Meaning in English (hoisted definition)

verb
Synonyms:liftedraisedelevated
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Hoisted definition: To raise something, especially by means of ropes or a pulley system, often with effort.

Definitions of Hoisted

  1. 1verb

    To raise something, especially by means of ropes or a pulley system, often with effort.

  2. 2verb

    To raise a flag or banner to an upright position.

Example Sentences

formal

“The flag was hoisted at sunrise.”

casual

“They hoisted the heavy box onto the truck.”

nautical

“The sailors hoisted the sail.”

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Inflected Word Forms

infinitivehoist
third person singularhoists
present participlehoisting
nounhoist

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Hoisted definition: To raise something, especially by means of ropes or a pulley system, often with effort.
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'Hoisted' translates to 'hoisted' in English. Hoisted definition: To raise something, especially by means of ropes or a pulley system, often with effort.
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