joist
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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
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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 These renovations have cost the U.K. taxpayer £2.4 million ($3 million), largely because most of the ceiling beams and floor joists had to be replaced, while heating, water and gas systems also had to be relaid to suit a single home. — Phil Boucher, Fortune, "The British Royal Family’s Costs Are Skyrocketing. Here’s Why," 29 June 2019 In reality, the money was used to update the interior and exterior of the cottage, including replacing the decaying ceiling beams, floor joists, and electrical system. — Lucia Tonelli, ELLE Decor, "Inside Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s $3.05 Million Renovations to Frogmore Cottage," 26 June 2019 Palace sources said that the major work undertaken included the removal and replacement of defective ceiling beams and defective floor joists. — Victoria Murphy, Town & Country, "Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's Renovations to Frogmore Cottage Cost $3.05 Million in Public Funds," 24 June 2019 Cut the panels to fit tightly between the floor and overhead joists. — Joseph Truini, Popular Mechanics, "How to Finish Your Basement," 18 Apr. 2019 If in doubt, prize up board as above, and take a look, marking the position of the joist on floorboard. — The Editors Of House Beautiful, House Beautiful, "How to Fix Scratched and Creaky Floorboards," 11 Feb. 2015 Subfloor The wood flooring that's installed over the joists to provide stability. — Brett Martin, House Beautiful, "See The Definitions Of Common Renovation Terms," 26 Dec. 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'joist.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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joist
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English Language Learners Definition of joist
: a strong, heavy board that supports a floor or ceiling
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joist
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Kids Definition of joist
: any of the small timbers or metal beams laid crosswise in a building to support a floor or ceiling
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