hoise
Americanverb (used with object)
Etymology
Origin of hoise
1500–10; compare earlier hissa a cry used in hauling, and huzzah ( def. )
Example Sentences
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He had passed the banes of a dragon, he swore, so immense that he had ridden his hoise through its great black jaws.
From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin
It is our part to hoise up sails, and wait for the wind, to use means, and wait on him in his way and order.
From The Works of the Rev. Hugh Binning by Binning, Hugh
Cousin of Somerset, join you with me, And all together, with the Duke of Suffolk, We'll quickly hoise Duke Humphrey from his seat.
From King Henry VI, Part 2 by Shakespeare, William
The first thing to be done was to depose the other two prophets, Robins and Tannye, and to hoise them on their own petard.
From The Coming of the Friars by Jessopp, Augustus
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