hoist
verb (used with object)
to raise or lift, especially by some mechanical appliance.
is hoisting
-
present progressiveof hoist (3rd person singular).present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
Mr. Gary, the rapper, is hoisting an inflatable bear head created by Mr. Miguel into the air while dancing.
From New York Times ● Dec. 20, 2019
Superman, his body flexed with a terrible rectitude, is hoisting a car over his head and crushing its front end against a boulder.
From New York Times ● Jul. 6, 2012
As a result, The Dean Martin Show is hoisting itself ever higher in the ratings and is the closest thing on the air to the free and easy spontaneity of old-fashioned live television.
From Time Magazine Archive
"Tom is hoisting the signal," added Captain Sedley, pointing to a blue flag on the shore, which the gardener had been directed to hoist when anyone wished to go to the Island.
From All Aboard; or, Life on the Lake A Sequel to "The Boat Club" by Oliver Optic
A rope used to steady a weighty body from swinging against the ship's side while it is hoisting or lowering, particularly when, there is a high sea.
From The Sailor's Word-Book An Alphabetical Digest of Nautical Terms, including Some More Especially Military and Scientific, but Useful to Seamen; as well as Archaisms of Early Voyagers, etc. by Sir Edward Belcher
