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Word: Hoist
Speech Type: Verb
late 15th century: alteration of dialect hoise, probably from Dutch hijsen or Low German hiesen, but recorded earlier
hɔɪst
raise (something) by means of ropes and pulleys
Short Definition:raise using ropes and pulleys
Examples:- a white flag was hoisted
Word: Hoist
Speech Type: Noun
hɔɪst
an act of raising or lifting something.
Short Definition:act of hoisting something
the part of a flag nearest the staff.
Short Definition:part of flag nearest staff
a group of flags raised as a signal.
Short Definition:group of flags raised as signal
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