v. t.
They land my goods, and hoist my flying sails. Pope. [ 1913 Webster ]
Hoisting him into his father's throne. South. [ 1913 Webster ]
Hoisting engine,
n.
Hoist bridge,
p. p. Hoisted. [ Obs. ] [ 1913 Webster ]
'T is the sport to have the enginer
Hoist with his own petar. Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. A mechanical lift. See Elevator. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. An opening for the hoist, or elevator, in the floor of a wareroom. [ 1913 Webster ]