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10 Language-to-English Dictionarieshissen
Pronunciation / Transliteration: /ˈhɪsn̩/
"Die Matrosen mussten das Segel hissen."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
To raise or haul something up to a higher position, typically by means of ropes, pulleys, or mechanical tackle.
"The crew worked together to hoist the main sail before the wind died down."
- 1
An act of raising something, or a mechanical device used for lifting heavy objects.
"They used a hydraulic hoist to lift the engine out of the vehicle."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from Middle English hoise, which likely originated from the Middle Dutch or Low German verb 'hyssen' (to hoist or raise), influenced by Old French elements. Historically recorded in maritime contexts since the 15th century, the term has evolved from strictly nautical rigging applications to general mechanical and figurative lifting actions.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Hoist" is said worldwide
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hisser
Transliteration: /i.se/
"Les marins ont dû hisser la grande voile."
hissen
Transliteration: /ˈhɪsn̩/
"Die Matrosen mussten das Segel hissen."
issare
Transliteration: /isˈsa.re/
"I marinai hanno dovuto issare la vela."
izar
Transliteration: /iˈsaɾ/
"La tripulación tuvo que izar la vela."
içar
Transliteration: /iˈsaɾ/
"A tripulação teve que içar a vela."
ऊपर खींचना
Transliteration: oopar kheechna
"नाविकों को पाल ऊपर खींचना पड़ा।"
升起
Transliteration: shēng qǐ
"船员们不得不升起船帆。"
끌어올리다
Transliteration: kkeureoollida
"선원들은 돛을 끌어올려야 했다."
掲揚する
Transliteration: keiyō suru
"乗組員たちは帆を掲揚しなければならなかった。"
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