hisser

Definition: to hoist, heave, haul up

Il a hissé David sur ses épaules - He hoisted David up onto his shoulders

Hissez les voiles ! - Up sails!

Related: hisser les couleurs - to run up the colors / flag; hisser qqun au pouvoir - to put someone into a position of power; oh hisse (exclamation) - heave ho

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