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.-that by which anything is hoisted; the apparatus for lifting goods.-the act of hoisting; a lift.-the perpendicular height of a flag, as opposed to the fly, or horizontal length when flying from a staff.-the height of a fore-and-aft sail next the mast or stay.-hoisted.