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joist

/dʒɔɪst/

Translations

joistnoun

joists

/dʒɔɪst/

The carpenter installed a new joist to support the floor.

Плотник установил новую балку для поддержки пола.

Additional translations

Synonyms

joistverb

joisted

Past Simple

joisted

Past Participle

joisting

Gerund

/dʒɔɪst/

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

Synonyms

shore up

joistadjective

Attributive use of the noun, e.g., 'joist hanger'.

joistnoun

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.

joistverb

To furnish, fit, or support with joists.

The builders joisted the ceiling before laying the boards.

joistadjective

Relating to or designed for joists.

Joist hangers provide extra support for the beams.