(transitive, sport, often, figurative) To lift a trophy or similar prize into the air in celebration of a victory.
(transitive, sport, often, figurative) To lift a trophy or similar prize into the air in celebration of a victory.
[Abasalom's] ambition would needs be fingering the sceptre, and hoisting him into his father's throne
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“[first, she slips her bandaged arms around ori's hips, reaching toward a bit of a low angle. then, she uses the leverage to hoist ori up - enough to put ori's chest around her neck while holding her tight.]”
(transitive) To raise; to lift; to elevate (especially, to raise or lift to a desired elevation, by means of tackle or pulley, said of a sail, a flag, a heavy package or weight).
They land my goods, and hoist my flying sails.
“If you still support that orange stain, Cinco de Mayo is not your day. I’m sober as f$&k, but you can’t hoist a drink to Mexico when your racism sucks. By Me - @flyingnubbins.bsky.social”
“They hoist them and slit their throats 👺 Ruthlessly mercilessly barbarically..like all needless killings are. We can be and do better. #StopTheSlaughter #StopYourKillings #LiveVegan be a true human not a beast ✌️”
(transitive, historical) To lift someone up to be flogged.
They land my goods, and hoist my flying sails.
“We 100% should do that! I can't think of a better way to guarantee the news covering the Rubberdoll Union whenever they go on strike! Only problem is finding a doll strong enough to hoist the banner. And probably the shopvac, too.”
“You’ll need to call a tow truck to hoist him up.”
“The figure studies continued right up the finished artwork as I found I needed specific figures, such as someone lifting a sack from a sack hoist. Plus examples of sack hoists. #Illustration #drawing #ArtShare”
“I’m still the captain of this ship, and I’m not letting any of my crew take the easy way out! So you’re going to help us hoist up the sails, raise the anchor, and conquer this sea with anger and laughter alike! Because you’re an Argonaut, and that’s what we do!”
“Aren't Yusuf's parents both immigrants? Well, by his own petard let him be hoist: on the boat with 'em (and their shitty runt of a son too)!!”