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hoist in French

hoist in French is hisser — hoist means to raise or lift something up, often using ropes, pulleys, or machinery.

hoist in French

hisser
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).

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."
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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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What is "hoist" in French?

"hoist" in French is hisser. 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 French, "hoist" is hisser.

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