Definitions
There are 4 meanings of the word
Hoists.
Hoists - as a noun
Lifting device for raising heavy or cumbersome objects
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
lifting deviceHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Hoists - as a verb
Raise or haul up with or as if with mechanical help
Example: "Hoist the bicycle onto the roof of the car"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
lift7wind8Hypernyms (Closely Related)
bring upelevate10get uplift7raise5Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Move from one place to another by lifting
Example: "They hoisted the patient onto the operating table"
Raise by using ropes and pulleys
Example: "Hoist the flags"
Example Sentences
"He hoists the flag every morning."
"The crane hoists the building materials to the top floor."
"He hoists himself up onto the ledge."
"The elevator hoists people to the upper floors of the building."
Word Game Points
Is HOISTS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, hoists is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
HOISTS has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.
Is HOISTS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, hoists is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordHOISTS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 8.
Is HOISTS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, hoists is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordHOISTS has a WORDFEUD points total of 9.
