hoisting

verb

Definition of hoistingnext
present participle of hoist
1
as in heaving
to lift with effort dockworkers hoisted all 164 barrels of molasses out of the ship's hold when it arrived in port

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2
as in lifting
to move from a lower to a higher place or position hoisted the flag on the flagpole

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3
as in sipping
to swallow in liquid form I have time to hoist a couple beers before heading home

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  1. lifting
  2. raising
  3. drinking
  4. elevating
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  • Due to the floating wind turbine’s constant motion caused by wind, waves, and currents, load-control systems were built during this operation to regulate the load during the lifting activities.
    Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Then, smile, lifting your cheek muscles up; place your fingers on the top of your cheeks and release your lips to a neutral posture.
    Erica Sweeney, TIME, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of lifting
Verb
  • The company has until March 22, 2025, to consummate a Business Combination, and there is uncertainty about meeting this deadline, raising substantial doubt about its ability to continue as a going concern.
    Quartz Bot, Quartz, 15 Nov. 2024
  • Iterum completed a rights offering in August 2024, raising net proceeds of $5,400,000.
    Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
Definition of raising
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  • Here's what to know about staying safe while drinking apple cider.
    Olivia Rose, The Arizona Republic, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Apple cider has become synonymous with the start of fall, but health officials are warning consumers that drinking the cozy beverage is not without risk.
    Katie Wiseman, The Indianapolis Star, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of drinking
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  • Integrating emerging technologies helps businesses gain a competitive edge while elevating customer experiences to match society’s new expectations.
    Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 20 Oct. 2024
  • What sets it apart, beyond a focus on elevating authentic Mexican dishes using British ingredients, is its promotion of Mezcal and its presence at the forefront of the experience.
    Paul Caputo, Forbes, 20 Oct. 2024
Definition of elevating
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