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
Even when the ball bounced off the rim or backboard, Johnson or Storm center Dominique Malonga, who had nine rebounds, was there, hoisting the basketball away from the closest white jersey.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 7, 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
They dashed to the nearest skiff, where they dropped their things and tackled the ropes, untying lines, hoisting sails.
From "The Reader" by Traci Chee
