Wordiyohoist
🇬🇧 UK/hɒist/🇺🇸 US
IELTSTOEFLGREC2
Definitions
v.
To raise or lift something, especially using ropes, pulleys, or mechanical equipment.
升起，举起，吊起
n.
A mechanical device such as a pulley or crane used to lift heavy objects; the act of lifting.
起重机，升降机；举起
🧩 Root Breakdown
Loanwordhoistother
=hoist
Common Collocations
- 1.hoist flag升起旗帜
- 2.hoist sail升帆
Example Sentences
- 1.
They used a crane to hoist the heavy steel beams into place.