hoist in Irish
hoist in Irish is tóg — hoist means to raise or lift something up, often using ropes, pulleys, or machinery.
hoist in Irish
tóg
(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?
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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."
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verb Informal: to steal.
"He was caught trying to hoist a bike from outside the shop."
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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 Irish?
"hoist" in Irish is tóg. 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 Irish, "hoist" is tóg.
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