Meaning of 'hoist'

noun

lifting device for raising heavy or cumbersome objects

verb

raise or haul up with or as if with mechanical help

Example: "hoist the bicycle onto the roof of the car"

Synonyms: lift

verb

raise

Example: "hoist the flags"

Synonyms: prick

verb

move from one place to another by lifting

Example: "They hoisted the patient onto the operating table"