Meaning Of The Word Joist

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joist
countable noun: Joists are long thick pieces of metal, wood, or concrete that form part of the structure of a building, usually to support a floor or ceiling.

joist in American English
any of the parallel planks or beams that hold up the planks of a floor or the laths of a ceiling
to provide with joists
noun: any of a number of small, parallel beams of timber, steel, reinforced concrete, etc., for supporting floors, ceilings, or the like
transitive verb: to furnish with or fix on joists

joist in British English
noun: a beam made of timber, steel, or reinforced concrete, used in the construction of floors, roofs, etc

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