HOIST
5 letters
8 Scrabble points
/hɔɪst/
Definition of HOIST
noun
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A hoisting device, such as pulley or crane.
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The act of hoisting; a lift.
"Give me a hoist over that wall."
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The perpendicular height of a flag, as opposed to the fly, or horizontal length, when flying from a staff.
verb
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To raise; to lift; to elevate (especially, to raise or lift to a desired elevation, by means of tackle or pulley, said of a sail, a flag, a heavy package or weight).
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To lift a trophy or similar prize into the air in celebration of a victory.
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To lift someone up to be flogged.
Source: Wiktionary
Word Details
Letters
H
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T
Length
5 letters
Scrabble Score
8 points