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hoist in German

hoist in German is Flaschenzug, Hebebühne, Hebezeug — hoist means to raise or lift something up, often using ropes, pulleys, or machinery.

hoist in German

Flaschenzug
noun
Any member of certain classes of devices that hoist things.
Hebebühne
noun
Any member of certain classes of devices that hoist things.
Hebezeug
noun
Any member of certain classes of devices that hoist things.
Hebezug
noun
Any member of certain classes of devices that hoist things.
Hubwerk
noun
Any member of certain classes of devices that hoist things.
Lastenaufzug
noun
Any member of certain classes of devices that hoist things.
hissen
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).
hochziehen
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).
aufziehen
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).
anheben
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).
aufheißen
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).
aufhissen
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 German?

"hoist" in German is Flaschenzug, Hebebühne, Hebezeug. 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 German, "hoist" is Flaschenzug, Hebebühne, Hebezeug.

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

Yes — German has 12 translations listed for "hoist": Flaschenzug, Hebebühne, Hebezeug, Hebezug, Hubwerk, Lastenaufzug.

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