Definition of hoists

Scrabble & Words with friends points

• hoists is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 9
• hoists is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 9
• hoists is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 8

Definition of hoists

• raise or haul up with or as if with mechanical help (verb)

  Examples

  1. hoist the bicycle onto the roof of the car

  Synonyms

  1. lift
  2. wind
• raise (verb)

  Examples

  1. hoist the flags
  2. hoist a sail

  Synonyms

  1. run up
• lifting device for raising heavy or cumbersome objects (noun)
• move from one place to another by lifting (verb)

  Examples

  1. They hoisted the patient onto the operating table

See definition of hoists in Merriam Webster