Joist

Definition of Joist

Pronunciation: joist
n.1.(Arch.) 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; - called, according to its position or use, binding joist, bridging joist, ceiling joist, trimming joist, etc. See Illust. of Double-framed floor, under Double, a.
v. t.1.To fit or furnish with joists.
[imp. & p. p. Joisted; p. pr. & vb. n. Joisting.]

Related Words

beam, floor joist, trimmer, trimmer joist
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