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| 2 | 30% | 7 | Term used in maritime construction for the process of lifting heavy loads using lifting equipment | |
| 3 | 27% | 5 | Lifting device | |
Device For Lifting Often Attached To 5 Down Crossword Clue
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We've checked our database and believe the answer is
HOIST which was last seen in the The Guardian Quick crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
HOIST
Updated: October 13, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "HOIST" which means:
- noun
- • Lifting device for raising heavy or cumbersome objects verb
- • Raise or haul up with or as if with mechanical help
- • Move from one place to another by lifting
- • Raise by using ropes and pulleys
An example sentence would be:
- • "The workers used a hoist to lift the heavy machinery."
- • "The ship's hoist broke down, delaying its departure."
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| The Guardian Quick14 May 2001 | Down 15 | |
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