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joist

 

[ dส’ษ”ษชst ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

construction

A joist is a horizontal structural member used in framing to support a floor or ceiling. Joists are typically made of wood or steel.

Synonyms

beam, beam, rafter

Examples of usage

  • The carpenters installed the joists before laying down the subfloor.
  • The joists in the ceiling were starting to show signs of rot.
Context #2 | Verb

construction

To joist means to fit or strengthen with joists.

Synonyms

reinforce, support

Examples of usage

  • The workers joisted the new addition to the existing structure.
  • They joisted the floor to make it more stable.

Translations

Translations of the word "joist" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น viga

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฌเฅ€เคฎ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Tragbalken

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ balok

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฑะฐะปะบะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ belka

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆข (ใฏใ‚Š, hari)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท poutre

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ viga

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kiriลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋“ค๋ณด (deulbo)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุนูŽุชูŽุจูŽุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ trรกm

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ trรกm

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆข (liรกng)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ nosilec

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ bjรกlki

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑำฉั€ะตะฝะต

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒญแƒ”แƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kiriลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ viga

Etymology

The word 'joist' originated from Middle English 'giste', which came from Old French 'giste' meaning 'beam'. The term has been used in construction and architecture for centuries as a key element in building stable structures.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #26,375, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.