Definition of joist
:any of the small timbers or metal beams ranged parallel from wall to wall in a structure to support a floor or ceiling
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The handmade instrument features a body made from a joist from the roof of the historic B&O Roundhouse, which was built at the turn of the century to accommodate Cleveland's expansive rail service.
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Rent half off bc the whole kitchen floor was gone. Exposed joists.
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Signs that roof joists were failing at the club in the 600 block of Florida Avenue NW, caused patrons to move away from the affected area, said Vito Maggiolo, spokesman for the D.C. Fire and Emergency Medical Services department.
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In the kitchen, the ceiling consists of the floor joists of the master bedroom upstairs.
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Heavy wooden joists give many of the rooms an original feel, but the decor and ambiance are very much modern and sleek.
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Handwritten notes indicate where the images were meant to be arranged along the walls, and the blueprints from Schoen’s office have minute details of joists and wiring.
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Using an expert, even for jobs that take advantage of existing wiring, ensures the fan will be properly balanced, secured to the ceiling joists and wired safely.
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According to a press release from the city, the floor of the building was built on a joist system constructed in 1888, which left the soil below relatively intact.
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Origin and Etymology of joist
Middle English giste, joiste, from Anglo-French giste, from Vulgar Latin *jacitum, from Latin jacēre to lie — more at adjacent
JOIST Defined for English Language Learners
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Definition of joist for English Language Learners
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: a strong, heavy board that supports a floor or ceiling
JOIST Defined for Kids
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Definition of joist for Students
:any of the small timbers or metal beams laid crosswise in a building to support a floor or ceiling
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