How many syllables in Hoist
Word
Hoist
How many syllables?
1 Syllable
How it's divided?
hoist
Definition
- v. t. - To raise; to lift; to elevate; esp., to raise or lift to
a desired elevation, by means of tackle, as a sail, a flag, a heavy
package or weight.
- n. - That by which anything is hoisted; the apparatus for lifting
goods.
- n. - The act of hoisting; a lift.
- n. - The perpendicular height of a flag, as opposed to the fly,
or horizontal length when flying from a staff.
- n. - The height of a fore-and-aft sail next the mast or stay.
- p. p. - Hoisted.
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