hoise

[ hoiz ]

verb (used with object)

, Archaic.

, hoised or hoist, hois·ing.

1. to hoist.

Word History and Origins

Origin of hoise¹

1500–10; compare earlier hissa a cry used in hauling, and huzzah ( def )

Example Sentences

Hoist may be the participle either of the verb 'hoise' or 'hoist.'

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