Samled Inthavong had almost finished hoisting his family members into a boat when a building uprooted by the collapse of a dam upstream slammed into his house.
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Hoisting
/ˈhɔɪstɪŋ/
Synonyms for "hoisting" (29 found)
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22 entriesbanner hoistblock and tacklechain hoistcrane hoistingcrane liftcrane liftingelectric hoistflag hoistflag hoistinghydraulic hoistmanual hoistmanual hoistingmanual liftingmast raisingportable hoistpowered hoisting
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16 entriescrane hoistingelectric hoistflag hoistinghoisting a flaghoisting cablehoisting equipmenthoisting gearhoisting mechanismhoisting operationhoisting ropehoisting sailshydraulic hoistmanual hoistingrope hoistingsail hoistingweight hoisting
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We have a go for main engine start. T-minus five, four, three, two, one. Booster ignition and liftoff of Discovery, hoisting Harmony to the heavens and opening new gateways for international science. Discovery has cleared the tower.
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Hoisting, derricking, slewing, and travelling are by means of independent 600-volt motors through reduction gearing.
Source: wiktionary
The Madras government allowed flag hoistings in particular circumstances[…]
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