What is Hoist?
Top secret word alert! We’ve uncovered a hidden gem in the world of vocabulary: “hoist”. Shhh, don’t tell anyone, but you can learn its secret meaning right here!
Hoist
/ˈhȯist/
Hoist is to raise something by means of ropes and pulleys. The synonyms are to uplift, to elevate, and to erect. The antonym is to lower.
Word Background
Imagine trying to reach a high shelf in your room. You need something to help you lift things up high. That’s where a hoist comes in handy!
A hoist is like a strong helper that lifts things up. It can be a machine, like a crane, or even just a rope and pulley. It’s used to move heavy things, like boxes or furniture, to places that are hard to reach.
Think of a construction site where they use big cranes to lift heavy beams for a new building. Those cranes are hoists helping to build tall structures.
Example Sentence
He tugged up the rope to hoist the flag.
Activity
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