Definitions for the word, hoist

(n.) That by which anything is hoisted; the apparatus for lifting goods.

(n.) The act of hoisting; a lift.

(n.) The height of a fore-and-aft sail next the mast or stay.

(n.) The perpendicular height of a flag, as opposed to the fly, or horizontal length when flying from a staff.

(p. p.) Hoisted.

(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.


33 words found in the Scrabble word, hoist



Scrabble letter values
A is 1 points
B is 3 points
C is 3 points
D is 2 points
E is 1 points
F is 4 points
G is 2 points
H is 4 points
I is 1 points
J is 8 points
K is 5 points
L is 1 points
M is 3 points
N is 1 points
O is 1 points
P is 3 points
Q is 10 points
R is 1 points
S is 1 points
T is 1 points
U is 1 points
V is 4 points
W is 4 points
X is 8 points
Y is 4 points
Z is 10 points



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