paranco — meaning in English

English meaning

• hoist verb To raise or lift something up, often using ropes, pulleys, or machinery.
• jeer noun A mocking remark or reflection.

Senses

paranco is used for these senses in English:

• block and tackle A system in which a rope, cable, or chain (the tackle) is passed over pulleys enclosed in two (or rarely more) blocks, one fixed and one attached to a load, which is used to gain mechanical advantage to lift or pull heavy loads.
• hoist Any member of certain classes of devices that hoist things.
• jeer (nautical) A gear; a tackle.

hoist — full definition

1. verb To raise or lift something up, often using ropes, pulleys, or machinery.
2. verb Informal: to steal.
3. noun A device used for lifting heavy loads.

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