hoister (noun)

1. In ancient Greek mythology, Hephaestus was the god of fire and the chief hoister of the Olympian gods.

2. In Catholicism, Saint Christopher is often portrayed as a hoister, due to the legend of him carrying the Christ Child across a river.

3. In the best-selling novel, the main character is portrayed as a hoister who has the ability to lift objects with his mind.

4. During the construction of the Eiffel Tower in the late 19th century, hoisters were used to lift the heavy steel beams into place.