joist

\ ˈjȯist

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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

Examples of joist in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Next, locate the center of the wall stud or ceiling joist. — Joseph Truini, Popular Mechanics, "Common Home Repairs You Can Do on Your Own," 25 Aug. 2020 And whenever possible, drive the screws into a floor joist below. — Joesph Truini, Popular Mechanics, "8 Steps for Installing Laminate Flooring," 8 Dec. 2019 The colony built its hive in the floor joists between the upstairs and downstairs in his home. — Mallory Hughes, CNN, "He suspected the buzzing in his ceiling were bees. He just didn't expect to find 100,000 of them," 11 May 2020 Or to learn that the lustrous floor is made of boards of longleaf pine, salvaged from the original floor joists. — Michael J. Lewis, WSJ, "An Education in Sarasota Styles," 25 Jan. 2020 Meanwhile, once the balconettes were removed from Promont, the contractor found the damage extended along joists that run under the floor of the observation level of the tower, Amann said. — Jeanne Houck, Cincinnati.com, "Greater Milford Area Historical Society to state: Help us fix museum," 3 Nov. 2019 Built out of composite decking and pressure treated joists, sturdy 2 by 12’s, handrails, and balusters, the ramp had three wide landings for turning wheelchairs. — Denise Coffey, courant.com, "Ellis Tech Carpentry Students Measure Up," 7 Oct. 2019 The home was erected using steel-joist construction of concrete and metal for outstanding strength-to-weight ratio and high durability. — Mary Wakeford, azcentral, "Couple finds the perfect Victorian home in Peoria. Take a look," 22 Aug. 2019 But the second time around, the building department required that the end of every floor joist be cut at a sloping angle. — Roy Berendsohn, Popular Mechanics, "An Ode to the Circular Saw," 6 June 2014

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“Joist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/joist. Accessed 22 Jan. 2021.

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