hoise

/hoʊs/

Definitions

1. noun

a type of rope or cord, especially one used for lifting heavy weights

“The sailors used a hoise to pull the anchor out of the water.”

2. verb

to pull or lift something up using a rope or cord

“The workers hoised the heavy crate onto the truck.”

Synonyms

  • cord
  • haul
  • lift
  • rope

Antonyms

  • drop
  • lower