Hoisting is the action of lifting something by pulling a rope.
The verb hoist , whose etymological root is found in the French word hisser , refers to the action of raising something by pulling the rope from which it is hanging . The flags and sails of a ship, for example, are hoisted.
Among the words that can function as a synonym for hoist are some such as elevate, raise, raise, raise or hoist . On the contrary, among its antonyms we find arriar, lower, descend or leave .
Raise the flag
A flag is a symbol that is displayed for different purposes. For a flag to fly on a mast, it is necessary to hoist it: pull a rope so that it rises until it reaches the highest sector.
The act of raising the flag is common in many ceremonies . There are schools where, at the beginning of each day, a student or teacher has the responsibility of raising the nation 's flag. In various protocol events where authorities participate, it is also common for the flag to be raised.
It is important to note that the way the flag is raised can have different meanings. When the flag is raised at half-mast (that is, up to the middle of the mast), it is a sign of mourning and mourning . A flag raised upside down , meanwhile, can reflect a surrender or mutiny.
Raising the flag can have various symbolisms.
Armed Forces Day
Precisely in Spain the verb hoist plays a fundamental role on the day in which Armed Forces Day is celebrated. Specifically, this commemoration takes place on the Saturday closest to May 30 and basically consists of a military parade that is carried out massively in Madrid with the attendance of the public and with the presence of Their Majesties the King and Queen, Felipe VI. and Letizia , and their daughters, Princess Leonor and Infanta Sofía .
In this celebration, the most anticipated moment is when a large Spanish flag is raised, which is transported by a parachutist from the air until it hits the ground in the area in front of the royal stand.
Raise the sails
On a sailboat, on the other hand, raising the sails means raising them so that, thanks to the force of the wind , the ship can move over the water. To raise a sail you need to pull the line or rope.
The opposite of hoisting is lowering : in this case, the flag or sail is lowered so that it stops flying. In this way, after lifting, it must be lowered to pick up the piece.
Other uses of the term
Izar , furthermore, is the name of a star that is part of the Bootes constellation . This celestial body is located about 210 light years from the solar system.
In the same way, we have to keep in mind that IZAR is also the name of a Spanish company that manufactures all types of cutting tools (milling cutters, drill bits, taps...) and that there is also another one called IZAR Construcciones Navales .
Likewise, we have to establish that, within the European film field, we find a production company called IZAR Films . It is a production company of Basque origin, which has carried out works such as “My way out” or “Muga Deitzen Da Pausoa” , among others.