hoist in WordNet English dictionary

1. lifting device for raising heavy or cumbersome objects
   hoist 
   

1. raise or haul up with or as if with mechanical help
   "hoist the bicycle onto the roof of the car"
   hoist  lift  wind 
   
2. raise
   "hoist the flags"; "hoist a sail"
   hoist  run up 
   
3. move from one place to another by lifting
   "They hoisted the patient onto the operating table"
   hoist