Definition of hoist

• v. t. - To raise; to lift; to elevate; esp., to raise or lift to a desired elevation, by means of tackle, as a sail, a flag, a heavy package or weight.
• n. - That by which anything is hoisted; the apparatus for lifting goods.
• n. - The act of hoisting; a lift.
• n. - The perpendicular height of a flag, as opposed to the fly, or horizontal length when flying from a staff.
• n. - The height of a fore-and-aft sail next the mast or stay.
• p. p. - Hoisted.