hoist

Example Sentences

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Then she hoists each dog onto a work table, attaching the animal loosely to a loop she cheerfully calls a noose.

From The Wall Street Journal

He took hold of the boat with one hand, hoisted it aloft, and led them back to the water.

From Literature

I rush from the room and hoist myself into the dumbwaiter.

From Literature

The mayor of Greenland's capital on Thursday called on media professionals and content creators to act responsibly after a failed attempt by a German comedian to hoist the US flag.

From Barron's

She takes Tuna with her, hoisting him under one arm.

From Literature