ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Hoist (device)

A hoist is like a big machine that helps you pick up really heavy things. It's kind of like a helper for your muscles, but it's made out of metal and can be powered by electricity or your muscles. When you use a hoist, you attach it to the heavy thing you want to move, and then you use the hoist to lift it up and move it around. It can be used to lift things like cars, boats, or even big bags of flour at the grocery store. It's a handy tool that helps make tough jobs easier and safer!