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hoist

/hɔɪst/

Meanings
noun
A hoisting device, such as pulley or crane.

Examples :

"The construction workers used the hoist to lift the heavy beams onto the roof. "
device machine technical

Related Words

Illustration declaration

declaration noun

/ˌdɛkləˈɹeɪʃən/

A written or oral indication of a fact, opinion, or belief.

"The student's declaration that she was ready for the exam was a relief to her parents. "

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perpendicular noun

/ˌpɜː.pənˈdɪk.jə.lə(ɹ)/ /pɝ.pənˈdɪk.jə.lɚ/

A line or plane that is perpendicular to another.

"The perpendicular to the wall supported the shelf. "

Illustration horizontal

horizontal noun

/ˌhɒɹɪˈzɒntəl/ /ˌhɔːɹəˈzɑːntəl/

A horizontal component of a structure

"The horizontal of the classroom desk is sturdy enough to hold a large stack of books. "

Illustration disobeying

disobeying verb

/ˌdɪsəˈbeɪɪŋ/ /ˌdɪsoʊˈbeɪɪŋ/

To refuse or (intentionally) fail to obey an order of (somebody).

"The child was sent to time-out for disobeying his mother's instructions to stay away from the street. "

Illustration especially

especially adverb

/əˈspɛʃ(ə)li/

(manner) In a special manner; specially.

"My sister is very helpful, especially when it comes to organizing things. "

Illustration championship

championship noun

/ˈtʃæmpi.ənʃɪp/

A competition to determine a champion, especially the final of a series of competitions.

"The school's basketball team won the championship this year. "

Illustration celebration

celebration noun

/ˌsɛlɪˈbɹeiʃən/

The formal performance of a solemn rite, such as Christian sacrament.

"The church held a celebration of the Eucharist, a Christian sacrament. "

Illustration pickpocket

pickpocket noun

/ˈpɪkpɒkɪt/

One who steals from the pocket of a passerby, usually by sleight of hand.

"The pickpocket quickly snatched the wallet from the old man's pocket on the crowded bus. "

Illustration programmer

programmer noun

/ˈpɹəʊɡɹæmə/ /ˈpɹoʊɡɹæmɚ/

One who writes computer programs; a software developer.

"My brother is a programmer for a video game company. "

Illustration optimization

optimization noun

/ˌɑːptɪmaɪˈzeɪʃən/ /ˌɒptɪmaɪˈzeɪʃən/

The design and operation of a system or process to make it as good as possible in some defined sense.

"The software update focused on optimization of battery life, so phones could last longer on a single charge. "

Illustration construction

construction noun

/kənˈstɹʌkʃən/

The process of constructing.

"Construction is underway on the new bridge."

Illustration elevation

elevation noun

/ˌɛlɪˈveɪʃən/

The act of raising from a lower place, condition, or quality to a higher; said of material things, persons, the mind, the voice, etc.

"the elevation of grain; elevation to a throne; elevation to sainthood; elevation of mind, thoughts, or character"