What is "hoist bridge"

Hoist \Hoist\, n.

1. That by which anything is hoisted; the apparatus for lifting goods.

2. The act of hoisting; a lift. [Colloq.]

3. (Naut.)

   1. The perpendicular height of a flag, as opposed to the fly, or horizontal length when flying from a staff.

   2. The height of a fore-and-aft sail next the mast or stay.
      --Totten.

      Hoist bridge, a drawbridge that is lifted instead of being swung or drawn aside.

n. A drawbridge that is lifted instead of being swung or drawn aside.