Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
hoise
verb
/hɔɪz/
Definition
To hoist or lift something, often with the help of a pulley or other mechanical device.
Examples
- The workers will hoise the heavy equipment onto the truck.
- They used a crane to hoise the heavy load to the top of the building.
- It took several people to hoise the flag up the pole during the ceremony.
Meaning
To raise or elevate, particularly in a way that is controlled and careful.
Synonyms
- lift
- raise
- elevate
- haul
