hoist
verb and noun as in strong fondness
Word Combinations
Example:The captain ordered the sailors to hoist a sail to catch the wind and propel the ship.
Definition:To raise a sail on a mast or post.
Example:The hoist pole was the first hint of a ship in the offing.
Definition:A vertical pole to which a sail or flag is hoisted.
Example:The yacht hoisted the colors as it entered the harbor.
Definition:To raise a flag to indicate the nationality of a ship or other conveyance.
Example:She hoisted the bucket to get a drink of water from the well.
Definition:To lift a bucket, often used metaphorically to imply gaining or lifting something.
Example:The forestry workers had to hoist fallen timber to clear the path.
Definition:To lift fallen trees or logs using a crane or similar equipment.
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