1. the action of lifting or raising something up

1. present participle of hoist; lifting or raising something, especially with mechanical equipment

Examples

• The workers are hoisting the steel beams into place.
• They spent the morning hoisting the flag up the pole.
• The crane is hoisting heavy materials to the top floor.
• The hoisting of the sail took several minutes.
• She watched the hoisting of cargo onto the ship.
• The construction crew began hoisting equipment at dawn.
• Proper hoisting techniques prevent workplace injuries.