hoist
/hɔɪst/ noun C2- Any member of certain classes of devices that hoist things.
- The act of hoisting; a lift. · Give me a hoist over that wall.
- The triangular vertical position of a flag, as opposed to the flying state, or triangular vertical position of a sail, when flying from a mast.
- The position of a flag (on a mast) or of a sail on a ship when lifted up to its highest level.
- The position of a main fore-and-aft topsail on a ship and fore fore-and-aft topsail on a ship.
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