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1 == 1.1 Noun 1.1.1 Transitive verb 1.1.2 Quotes

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Noun

1. A pulley mechanism for lifting heavy loads.
2. The act of hoisting.
3. The perpendicular height of a flag, as opposed to the fly, or

horizontal length, when flying from a staff.

1. The height of a fore-and-aft sail, next the mast or stay.

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Transitive verb

1. To raise; to lift; to elevate; especially, to raise or lift to a desired elevation, by means of tackle or pulley, as a sail, a flag, a heavy package or weight.

Quotes

• They land my goods, and hoist my flying sails. -- Pope
• Hoisting him into his father's throne. -- South