Hoist

Tamil Dictionary definitions for Hoist

Hoist : உயர்த்தி

Hoist : உயர்த்தி,உயர்த்து

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.

  1. That by which anything is hoisted; the apparatus for lifting goods.
  2. The act of hoisting; a lift.
  3. The perpendicular height of a flag, as opposed to the fly, or horizontal length when flying from a staff.
  4. The height of a fore-and-aft sail next the mast or stay.

Past Participle. Hoisted.