Elevates (6)
'elevates' is the definition.
(hoisting is a kind of elevating)
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for hoists that I've seen before include "Lifting devices" , "Lifts with a crane" , "Raises or hauls up" , "Lifts with ropes and pulley" .)
'elevates' is the definition.
('raise' can be a synonym of 'elevate')
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for raises that I've seen before include "Lifts or elevates" , "Salary increases" , "Lifts or brings up" , "Brings up the subject of a wage increase" , "Increase the amount of a poker bet" .)