Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
hoicks
verb
/hɔɪks/
Definition
To hoick means to lift or pull something up suddenly and with effort.
Examples
- He hoicked the heavy box onto the shelf with a surprising amount of strength.
- After a moment of hesitation, she hoicked the dog into her arms.
- The mechanic hoicked the engine off the ground to get a better look at it.
Meaning
The term conveys the action of heaving something upward in a quick and forceful manner.
Synonyms
- heave
- lift
- haul
- pull