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Meaning of hoisted

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

hoisted

Pronunciation:/ˈhɔɪstɪd/

verb

Definitions

  1. 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).

  2. To lift a trophy or similar prize into the air in celebration of a victory.

  3. To lift someone up to be flogged.

  4. To be lifted up.