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joist

/dʒɔɪst/

joistnoun

joists

/dʒɔɪst/

Translations

The carpenter installed a new joist to support the floor.

Плотник установил новую балку для поддержки пола.

Additional translations

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

joisted

Past Simple

joisted

Past Participle

joisting

Gerund

/dʒɔɪst/

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

Definitions

To furnish, fit, or support with joists.

The builders joisted the ceiling before laying the boards.

Synonyms

shore up

joistadjective

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

Definitions

Relating to or designed for joists.

Joist hangers provide extra support for the beams.