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hoist in Finnish

hoist in Finnish is nostolaite, nosturi, etuliikki — hoist means to raise or lift something up, often using ropes, pulleys, or machinery.

hoist in Finnish

nostolaite
noun
Any member of certain classes of devices that hoist things.
nosturi
noun
Any member of certain classes of devices that hoist things.
etuliikki
noun
The triangular vertical position of a flag, as opposed to the flying state, or triangular vertical position of a sail, when flying from a mast.
tangonreuna
noun
The triangular vertical position of a flag, as opposed to the flying state, or triangular vertical position of a sail, when flying from a mast.
etuliikki
noun
The position of a flag (on a mast) or of a sail on a ship when lifted up to its highest level.
korkeus
noun
The position of a flag (on a mast) or of a sail on a ship when lifted up to its highest level.
etuliikki
noun
The position of a main fore-and-aft topsail on a ship and fore fore-and-aft topsail on a ship.
nostaa
verb
(transitive) To raise; to lift; to elevate (especially, to raise or lift to a desired elevation, by means of tackle or pulley, said of a sail, a flag, a heavy package or weight).
nousta
verb
(transitive, historical) To lift someone up to be flogged.

What does "hoist" mean?

  1. verb To raise or lift something up, often using ropes, pulleys, or machinery.
    "The crew hoisted the sail as soon as the wind picked up."
  2. verb Informal: to steal.
    "He was caught trying to hoist a bike from outside the shop."
  3. noun A device used for lifting heavy loads.
    "The mechanic used a hoist to lift the car off the ground."

hoist in a sentence

  • The crew hoisted the sail as soon as the wind picked up.
  • Workers hoisted the crates onto the back of the truck with a pulley.
  • He was caught trying to hoist a bike from outside the shop.
  • The mechanic used a hoist to lift the car off the ground.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "hoist" in Finnish?

"hoist" in Finnish is nostolaite, nosturi, etuliikki. hoist means: To raise or lift something up, often using ropes, pulleys, or machinery.

How do you use "hoist" in a sentence?

Example: "The crew hoisted the sail as soon as the wind picked up." In Finnish, "hoist" is nostolaite, nosturi, etuliikki.

Are there other ways to say "hoist" in Finnish?

Yes — Finnish has 7 translations listed for "hoist": nostolaite, nosturi, etuliikki, tangonreuna, korkeus, nostaa.

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