(+ object) to raise (something) especially by using ropes or machinery hoist the sail/flag 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.
Category: Англійська щодня
Noun > Lodestone
Adjective > Mischievous
(more mischievous; most mischievous) 1 : causing or tending to cause annoyance or minor harm or damage a mischievous puppy/child 2 : showing a playful desire to cause trouble mischievous behavior a mischievous smile 3 : intended to harm someone Read More …
Adjective > Haywire
informal not working properly a haywire immune system — usually used in the phrase go haywire The disease has caused her immune system to go haywire. (=to stop working properly) The old radio went haywire. The stock market has gone Read More …
Noun > Cargo
something that is carried from one place to another by boat, airplane, etc. (count) The ship was carrying a cargo of crude oil. (noncount) Workers unloaded cargo (=freight) quickly on the dock — often used before another noun a cargo Read More …
Adjective > Tractable
Noun > All-nighter
(count) informal a night during which someone works on something instead of sleeping I have to finish this by morning, so I guess tonight will be another all-nighter. He pulled an all-nighter (=he stayed up all night) to study for Read More …
Noun > Consternation
Noun > Divot
Adjective or Adverb > Incognito
When you go incognito, your true identity is kept secret (as through the use of a different name or a disguise). Incognito can be used either as an adverb or an adjective with the same meaning. The food critic made Read More …