ceiling joist

ceiling joist

Any joist which carries a ceiling; one of several small beams to which the ceiling of a room is attached. They are mortised into the sides of the main beams or suspended from them by strap hangers. See also: Joist

ceiling joist

ceiling joists carrying an acoustical ceiling ceiling hook 1.Any joist which carries a ceiling. 2. One of several small beams to which the ceiling of a room is attached. They are mortised into the