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hoist vs run up

run up vs hoist

hoist is a noun but run up is not a noun.

hoist and run up both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
hoist Yes No Yes No
run up No No Yes No
As verbs, hoist and run up are synonyms defined as:
  • hoist and run up: raise by using ropes and pulleys
hoist (noun) run up (noun)
lifting device for raising heavy or cumbersome objects
hoist (verb) run up (verb)
raise or haul up with or as if with mechanical help pile up (debts or scores)
raise by using ropes and pulleys raise by using ropes and pulleys
move from one place to another by lifting fasten by sewing; do needlework
make by sewing together quickly
accumulate, sometimes as a debt
Difference between hoist and run up

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