Lift, as with a crane (5)

I believe the answer is:

hoist

(Other definitions for hoist that I've seen before include "piece of lifting gear" , "elevator" , "I shot (anag)" , "Lift up; device for this" , "Raise with ropes" .)

I've seen this clue in The Washington Post and the Newsday.

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