Sinhala Dictionary definitions for hoist
hoist 🔊 /hɔjˈst/
hoist : ඔසොව්ව
hoist : ඔසවනවා
hoist : උත්කර්ෂණ යන්ත්රය
hoist : ඔසොවනුව
hoist definition
Transitive verb. To raise; to lift; to elevate; Especially., to raise or lift to a desired elevation, by means of tackle, as a sail, a flag, a heavy package or weight.
Noun.
- That by which anything is hoisted; the apparatus for lifting goods.
- The act of hoisting; a lift.
- The perpendicular height of a flag, as opposed to the fly, or horizontal length when flying from a staff.
- The height of a fore-and-aft sail next the mast or stay.
Past Participle. Hoisted.