hoist Signification, définition

Signification de hoist en français

• 0 to lift sth, especially using special equipment -- hisser

  • They hoisted a section of the new bridge into place. Ils hissaient une section du nouveau pont pour le mettre en place.

• 1 to lift (something heavy) -- hisser

  • She hoisted the sack onto her back

  • He hoisted the child up on to his shoulders.

• 2 to raise or lift by means of some apparatus, a rope etc -- hisser

  • The cargo was hoisted on to the ship

  • They hoisted the flag.

• 3 an apparatus for lifting usually heavy objects -- treuil

  • a luggage hoist.

• 4 a lift or push up -- poussée

  • Give me a hoist over this wall, will you!