hoist
Pronunciation:
/hɔɪst/noun
Definitions
A hoisting device, such as pulley or crane.
The act of hoisting; a lift.
Example: Give me a hoist over that wall.
The perpendicular height of a flag, as opposed to the fly, or horizontal length, when flying from a staff.
The vertical edge of a flag which is next to the staff.
verb
Definitions
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).
To lift a trophy or similar prize into the air in celebration of a victory.
To lift someone up to be flogged.
To be lifted up.