Hoist

Verb

 * 1)  To raise; to lift; to elevate; especially, to raise or lift to a desired elevation, by means of tackle or pulley, as a sail, a flag, a heavy package or weight.
 * 2)  To lift someone up to be flogged.
 * 3)  To be lifted up.

Noun

 * 1) A hoisting device, such as pulley or crane.
 * 2) The perpendicular height of a flag, as opposed to the fly, or horizontal length, when flying from a staff.
 * 3) The vertical edge of a flag which is next to the staff.
 * 4) The height of a fore-and-aft sail, next the mast or stay.

Thesaurus
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