The act by which something is hoisted. / (programming) The behaviour of Javascript syntax which allows variables to be used before they are declared.

present participle of hoist

plural of hoisting

(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).

A hoisting device, such as pulley or crane. / The act of hoisting; a lift.

simple past tense and past participle of hoist

plural of hoist

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of hoist

An inclined ramp used to transport skip cars carrying iron ore, coke, or limestone, inside a blast furnace.

plural of skip hoist