The meaning of Joist
Joist – definition
nounA length of timber or steel supporting part of the structure of a building, typically arranged in parallel series to support a floor or ceiling.
Usage examples:
Use plywood walk boards or wooden planks over the ceiling joists for support.
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Word origin
late Middle English giste, from Old French, ‘beam supporting a bridge’, based on Latin jacere ‘lie down’.
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