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The meaning of hoist is to raise something by means of ropes and pulleys. The origin is late 15th century Dutch hijsen.

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The online dictionary describes hoisting as : To raise or haul up with or as if with the help of a mechanical apparatus. It can also be translated into : a lift or push up.

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to pull

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What contry does the word hoist come from?

Hoist is derived from German.


Does hoist come from Germany?

No the word hoist came from Italy! That is it!


Can you have a sentence using the word hoist?

the captain told me to hoist the sails I tried to hoist my books on the table


How many syllables are in hoist?

There are 1 syllable in the word "hoist."


Which word does not belong in the group with the other words Tote Transport Carry Hoist?

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What country does the word hoist come from?

Hoist comes for Low German, originating from Germany.


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lower


Word in between hoard-hoist?

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old english


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What part of speech is hoist?

Hoist is a noun (a hoist) and a verb (to hoist).


What is another word for dumbwaiter?

This might be referred to as a "power lift" or a hoist.