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Synonyms for hoist

Collins Thesaurus of the English Language – Complete and Unabridged 2nd Edition. 2002 © HarperCollins Publishers 1995, 2002

Synonyms for hoist

to move (something) to a higher position

an instance of lifting or being lifted

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Synonyms for hoist

lifting device for raising heavy or cumbersome objects

raise or haul up with or as if with mechanical help

move from one place to another by lifting

raise

Based on WordNet 3.0, Farlex clipart collection. © 2003-2012 Princeton University, Farlex Inc.
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