hoik

A pilot must avoid a sudden hoik during takeoff.

Definition

1. Noun:

   • A sudden upward movement: In aviation, "hoik" refers to an abrupt, upward motion of an aircraft.
   • A forceful pull: Informally, "hoik" can mean a sharp, pulling action.

2. Verb:

   • To cause to rise abruptly: In aviation, "hoik" means to make an aircraft suddenly climb or ascend steeply.
   • To pull or lift with effort: Informally, "hoik" means to pull or jerk something upwards, often with force.

Usage Examples

• Noun:

  • The pilot executed a hoik to avoid the obstacle. (A sudden upward movement of the aircraft.)
  • He gave the rope a hoik to free it from the tree. (A forceful pull.)

• Verb:

  • The plane hoiked sharply to evade the bird strike. (The aircraft suddenly climbed.)
  • She hoiked the heavy bag onto the shelf. (She lifted or pulled it with effort.)

Advanced Usage

• "to hoik out": to extract or remove something with a sudden pull.

  • He hoiked the nail out of the wood with a claw hammer. (He removed it forcefully.)

• "to hoik up": to lift or raise something quickly.

  • The hiker hoiked up his backpack before continuing the climb. (He adjusted and raised his backpack with a quick motion.)

Variants and Related Words

• Hoick (v, n): a variant spelling of "hoik," used interchangeably.

  • The driver hoicked the gear into place. (He pulled it abruptly.)

• Hoiking (n): the action of pulling or lifting suddenly.

  • The hoiking of the anchor required great strength. (The act of pulling it up.)

Synonyms

• Jerk: to move or pull with a sudden, sharp motion.
• Yank: to pull something with a quick, strong movement.
• Heave: to lift, pull, or throw with effort.

Phrasal Verbs

• Hoik off: to remove something by pulling sharply.

  • He hoiked the sticker off the window. (He pulled it off abruptly.)

• Hoik around: to turn or reposition something with a tug.

  • She hoiked the chair around to face the door. (She pulled it into a new position.)

Related Idioms

• Give something a hoik: to pull or lift something forcefully.

  • The mechanic gave the engine a hoik to dislodge the part. (He pulled it sharply.)

• Hoik it out: to extract or remove something with effort.

  • The dentist hoiked the tooth out of the gum. (He pulled it out with force.)