The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:

Hoist \Hoist\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Hoisted; p. pr. & vb. n.
   Hoisting.] [OE. hoise, hyse, OD. hyssen, D. hijshen; akin
   to LG. hissen, Dan. hisse, Sw. hissa.]
   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.
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         They land my goods, and hoist my flying sails. --Pope.
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         Hoisting him into his father's throne.   --South.
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   Hoisting engine, a steam engine for operating a hoist.
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