boat hoist

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• hoist — hoist1 [hɔıst] v also hoist up [T] [Date: 1500 1600; Origin: hoise to lift (15 19 centuries), probably from Middle Dutch hischen] 1.) to raise, lift, or pull up something, especially using ropes ▪ The crew hurried to hoist the flag. 2.) be hoist… …   Dictionary of contemporary English

• boat davits — Davit Dav it, n. [Cf. F. davier forceps, davit, cooper s instrument, G. david davit; all probably from the proper name David.] (Naut.) (a) A spar formerly used on board of ships, as a crane to hoist the flukes of the anchor to the top of the bow …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

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• Royal Northumberland Yacht Club — History= .PresentThe Club s boatyard and boat sheds are adjacent to its pontoons and fore and aft trot moorings in the South Harbour at Blyth. It also operates a boat hoist for members. There is a full racing and social programme, and its members …   Wikipedia

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