Lifting apparatus (5)
I believe the answer is:
hoist
'lifting apparatus' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for hoist that I've seen before include "Raise aloft" , "Lift up; device for this" , "I shot (anag)" , "Raise with ropes" , "Raise or haul up, say flag" .)