1noun
lifting device for raising heavy or cumbersome objects
01 Word definition
hoist
5 letters · 2 vowels · 3 consonants
Is HOIST a word?
Yes. HOIST is a 5-letter noun. lifting device for raising heavy or cumbersome objects Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.
Correct spelling
H-O-I-S-THow do you spell HOIST?
HOIST contains 5 letters, begins with H, and ends with T.
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2verb
raise or haul up with or as if with mechanical help
“hoist the bicycle onto the roof of the car”
Synonyms
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗liftwind
02 Letter breakdown
How is HOIST spelled?
H1O2I3S4T5
03 Word-game status
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FAQ Quick answers
About HOIST.
How do you spell HOIST?
HOIST is spelled H-O-I-S-T. It contains 5 letters.