joist

Speech parts

1. joist - Noun

2. joist - Verb

Meaning

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.

To fit or furnish with joists.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

chevron batten SPAR rafter lintel sill support rest summer post transverse prop truss lath frame
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Antonyms

fight combat dispute counter contest resist
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Hypernyms

beam

Hyponyms

trimmer floor joist trimmer joist

Phrases with the word

beam joist joist header rim joist beam rim joist joist ledger joist support

Derivatives

joisted joisting

Examples

Add a two-by-four joist hanger to the exact center of your ledger board. Source: Internet

The bomb blew down his house, and a joist pinned him by the legs, in full view of the Jesuit mission house across the way and of the people hurrying along the street. Source: Internet

Or you need to install a true junction box for a wired light and make sure it is attached to a ceiling joist or use a ceiling fan brace kit. Source: Internet

The junction box will have holes inside to allow you to screw it onto a joist, rafter, or other sturdy wood section of your house. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

jointweed jointworm jointy joist hanger joist header joist ledger