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Hoisting engine

Hoist \Hoist\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Hoisted; p. pr. & vb. n. Hoisting.] [OE. hoise, hyse, OD. hyssen, D. hijshen; akin to LG. hissen, Dan. hisse, Sw. hiss

  1. ] To raise; to lift; to elevate; esp., to raise or lift to a desired elevation, by means of tackle, as a sail, a flag, a heavy package or weight.

    They land my goods, and hoist my flying sails.
    --Pope.

    Hoisting him into his father's throne.
    --South.

    Hoisting engine, a steam engine for operating a hoist.