hoist
verb (used with object)
to raise or lift, especially by some mechanical appliance.
hoisting
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present participleof hoist.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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Anthropologists have documented the Gogodala people of western Papua New Guinea singing Hebrew songs and hoisting the flag of Israel at tribal ceremonies.
From Barron's ● Sep. 11, 2026
The remarkable moment was captured on video shared by the fire department, which shows one of the bears hoisting itself to the top of the large tank before jumping into some bushes.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 30, 2026
And in his eyes, success would be nothing less than hoisting the trophy on July 19 in New Jersey.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 1, 2026
They barely finish before other mids start hoisting each other into a crude human pyramid.
From Slate ● Jun. 24, 2026
Workers in hard hats were hoisting big metal containers on ropes and hooks up to the roof of a building.
From "Patina" by Jason Reynolds
