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joists

/dʒɔɪsts/

joistnoun

joists

/dʒɔɪst/

Translations

The carpenter installed the joists to ensure the floor was properly supported.

Le charpentier a posé les solives pour s'assurer que le plancher était correctement soutenu.

Additional translations

poutrelleEn construction, pour une pièce porteuse de plancher ou de plafond, notamment en métal.

Definitions

A length of timber or steel supporting part of the structure of a building, typically arranged in parallel series to support a floor or ceiling.

The carpenter installed the joists to ensure the floor was properly supported.

Synonyms

joistverb

joists

joisted

Past Simple

joisted

Past Participle

joisting

ing-form

/dʒɔɪst/

Rare, chiefly transitive; to supply or fit with joists.

Translations

soliverCharpenterie.

The builders joisted the ceiling before laying the boards.

Les ouvriers ont solivé le plafond avant de poser les planches.

Definitions

To furnish, fit, or support with joists.

The builders joisted the ceiling before laying the boards.

Synonyms

shore up

joistadjective

Definitions

Relating to or designed for joists.

Joist hangers provide extra support for the beams.