Definitions For Hoisting

verb

  • To raise (something) especially by using ropes or machinery
  • To take (a shot)

noun

  • A machine used for lifting heavy loads

Is Hoisting a Scrabble Word?

Words With Friends YES
Scrabble US YES
Scrabble UK YES
English International (SOWPODS) YES
Scrabble Global YES
Enable1 Dictionary YES

Points in Different Games

Scrabble
12
Words with Friends
13

The word Hoisting is worth 12 points in Scrabble and 13 points in Words with Friends

Examples of Hoisting in a Sentence

  • The steel girders were hoisted into place and securely welded.
  • The engine was hoisted out with a winch.
  • The cargo was hoisted up onto the ship.

Antonyms for Hoisting

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