What is the meaning of the word "hoist"?

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  1. move from one place to another by lifting copy to clipboard verb
    • They hoisted the patient onto the operating table copy to clipboard
  2. raise copy to clipboard verb
    • hoist the flags copy to clipboard
  3. raise or haul up with or as if with mechanical help copy to clipboard verb
    • hoist the bicycle onto the roof of the car copy to clipboard

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