hoist

A hoisting device, such as pulley or crane.

The act of hoisting; a lift.

The triangular vertical position of a flag, as opposed to the flying state, or triangular vertical position of a sail, when flying from a mast.

The position of a flag (on a mast) or of a sail on a ship when lifted up to its highest level.

The position of a main fore-and-aft topsail on a ship and fore fore-and-aft topsail on a ship.