hoist

Example Sentences

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I hoisted myself to the middle tier and crawled across those already in place.

From Literature

We hoisted the carcass up on the tripod and fixed the hind legs with the gamble stick.

From Literature

Torak seized his chance and hoisted the flagging cub in his arms.

From Literature

Determined to enjoy the temporary freedom, I hoisted the basket higher and wrapped my arms around its middle as I came out of the alley.

From Literature

As Buckley’s statue was being worked on, she stopped to beam at Jordan who stood facing the press with a proud grin on his face, his statue hoisted in the air.

From Los Angeles Times