Associations to the word «Joist»

Wiktionary

JOIST, noun. A piece of timber laid horizontally, or nearly so, to which the planks of the floor, or the laths or furring strips of a ceiling, are nailed.
JOIST, verb. (transitive) To fit or furnish with joists.

Dictionary definition

JOIST, noun. Beam used to support floors or roofs.

Wise words

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