Hoists are mechanical devices used to lift and move heavy objects. The term 'hoists' can be broken down into three distinct words: 'erects, ' 'heaves, ' and 'hefts.' 'Erects' is a verb meaning to build or construct something, while 'heaves' is a verb meaning to lift or raise something with effort. Finally, 'hefts' is a verb meaning to lift or carry something with effort. All three words are related to the action of hoisting, which is the act of lifting and moving heavy objects.