hoist1, s.1aTo give sth. a hoist, rud a shracadh, a bhrú in airde; rud a chrochadh. bTo give s.o. a hoist up, duine a shá in airde. 2Ardaitheoir m.
hoist2, v.tr.To hoist (up) sth., rud a ardú. To hoist a boat out, bád a chur ar an snámh. To hoist s.o. on to a horse, cos i dteannta a thabhairt do dhuine agus é ag dul ar mhuin capaill. Hoisting gear, tackle, engine, gléas ardaithe.