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Hoist - Definition
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Also known as...
Used Stage Motor

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Hoist - Description :
A hoist is a device used for lifting or lowering a load by means of a drum or barrel around which rope or chain wraps. It may be manually operated, electrically or pneumatically driven and may use chain, fiber or wire rope as its lifting medium.

A hoist normally is used for lifting (near vertical) and a winch is normally used for pulling (near horizontal).
 
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