1. a person or device that hoists; something that lifts or raises
Usage: often used in technical or industrial contexts
2. a person who steals or shoplifts
Usage: informal; slang

Examples

• The hoister carefully operated the crane to lift the heavy steel beams.
• A skilled hoister can raise a car engine in minutes.
• The store hired security to catch hoisters stealing merchandise.
• He worked as a hoister at the construction site for five years.
• The hoister adjusted the cables before lifting the load.