[1] : The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48

hoist \hoist\, v. t. imp.  p. p. hoisted; p. pr.  vb. n.
   hoisting. oe. hoise, hyse, od. hyssen, d. hijshen; akin
   to lg. hissen, dan. hisse, sw. hissa.
   to raise; to lift; to elevate; esp., to raise or lift to a
   desired elevation, by means of tackle, as a sail, a flag, a
   heavy package or weight.
   1913 webster

         they land my goods, and hoist my flying sails. --pope.
   1913 webster

         hoisting him into his father's throne.   --south.
   1913 webster

   hoisting engine, a steam engine for operating a hoist.
      1913 webster
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