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HOISTS

(noun, verb)

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 device
Hyponyms (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)
liftwind
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
bring upelevateget upliftraise
Hyponyms (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."
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Word Game Points

Is HOISTS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, hoists is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

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 Word
HOISTS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 8.

Is HOISTS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, hoists is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
HOISTS has a WORDFEUD points total of 9.

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