Definition of joist in English:

joist

noun dʒɔɪstdʒɔɪst

A length of timber or steel supporting part of the structure of a building, typically arranged in parallel series to support a floor or ceiling.
Example sentencesExamples
- If you are unable to screw directly into the ceiling joists, the use of toggle bolts is permitted.
- If your attic has metal joists, you may want to place rigid foam insulation between the joists and the ceiling drywall.
- Reflective systems are typically located between roof rafters, floor joists, or wall studs.
- The two adjustable arms attach to the ceiling joists to support the fan in the desired location.
- Kip chose oriented strand board for the subfloors and sheathing, with floor joists made of a similar material.
- Attach a block to each of the exposed joists where the joist meets the deck board using four 3-in. #8 exterior screws.
- Use plywood walk boards or wooden planks over the ceiling joists for support.
- Then toenail the joist through the joist into the girder.
- Do not step through attic floor joists onto the ceiling of the room below.
- Batts are made to fit between the studs in your walls or between the joists of your ceilings or floors.
- Determine the height of the new ceiling you want and install new ceiling joists from opposite roof joists.
- There was nothing spectacular about the construction, the walls were brick and the ceiling joists heavy timber.
- Ledgers are often placed at the same level as the floor joists of the first floor, and this automatically solves the problem.
- These strips, or tracks, are attached to the ceiling joists and support the tiles.
- Otherwise, wood furring strips are first nailed to the old ceiling or joists and the new files are stapled to these.
- Suspended ceilings are hung from the ceiling joists with a metal grid.
- Often, reflective insulation materials have flanges that are to be stapled to joists in attics or floors, or to wall studs.
- Painted metal decking supported by steel joists forms its underside.
- Otherwise, wood furring strips can be nailed to the old ceiling or joists and the new tiles are stapled to these.
- It's ok to nail the upper wall plates into the upper floor joists.
Synonyms
purlin, girder, spar, support, strut, stay, brace, scantling, batten, transom, lintel, stringer, baulk, board, timber, plank, lath, rafter

Derivatives

joisted

adjective

They seem quite happy to either accept stock joisted in for the season or contract rear the lambs for breeders.
Example sentencesExamples
- These buildings are often distinguished by a ‘cavity wall’ lining the pit and often have joisted floors.
- But Simon's writing sheds light only on how TV comedy is joisted together.
- We specialise in designing oak joisted ceilings, raftered roofs, inglenook fireplaces and open-fronted cartshed-style garages.
- This is an invaluable concession as it will now allow flocks of breeding sheep and store lambs that are joisted out on other land to return to the farms from whence they came without having to go direct to the slaughter house.

Origin

Late Middle English giste, from Old French, 'beam supporting a bridge', based on Latin jacere 'lie down'.

Rhymes

foist, hoist, moist, unvoiced

Definition of joist in US English:

joist

nounjoistdʒɔɪst

A length of timber or steel supporting part of the structure of a building, typically arranged in parallel series to support a floor or ceiling.
Example sentencesExamples
- Often, reflective insulation materials have flanges that are to be stapled to joists in attics or floors, or to wall studs.
- Suspended ceilings are hung from the ceiling joists with a metal grid.
- These strips, or tracks, are attached to the ceiling joists and support the tiles.
- Do not step through attic floor joists onto the ceiling of the room below.
- Reflective systems are typically located between roof rafters, floor joists, or wall studs.
- Then toenail the joist through the joist into the girder.
- Otherwise, wood furring strips can be nailed to the old ceiling or joists and the new tiles are stapled to these.
- Batts are made to fit between the studs in your walls or between the joists of your ceilings or floors.
- If your attic has metal joists, you may want to place rigid foam insulation between the joists and the ceiling drywall.
- Attach a block to each of the exposed joists where the joist meets the deck board using four 3-in. #8 exterior screws.
- Kip chose oriented strand board for the subfloors and sheathing, with floor joists made of a similar material.
- Otherwise, wood furring strips are first nailed to the old ceiling or joists and the new files are stapled to these.
- Use plywood walk boards or wooden planks over the ceiling joists for support.
- The two adjustable arms attach to the ceiling joists to support the fan in the desired location.
- Ledgers are often placed at the same level as the floor joists of the first floor, and this automatically solves the problem.
- Determine the height of the new ceiling you want and install new ceiling joists from opposite roof joists.
- If you are unable to screw directly into the ceiling joists, the use of toggle bolts is permitted.
- It's ok to nail the upper wall plates into the upper floor joists.
- There was nothing spectacular about the construction, the walls were brick and the ceiling joists heavy timber.
- Painted metal decking supported by steel joists forms its underside.
Synonyms
purlin, girder, spar, support, strut, stay, brace, scantling, batten, transom, lintel, stringer, baulk, board, timber, plank, lath, rafter

Origin

Late Middle English giste, from Old French, ‘beam supporting a bridge’, based on Latin jacere ‘lie down’.

单词	joist
释义	Definition of joist in English: joist noun dʒɔɪstdʒɔɪst A length of timber or steel supporting part of the structure of a building, typically arranged in parallel series to support a floor or ceiling. Example sentencesExamples If you are unable to screw directly into the ceiling joists, the use of toggle bolts is permitted. If your attic has metal joists, you may want to place rigid foam insulation between the joists and the ceiling drywall. Reflective systems are typically located between roof rafters, floor joists, or wall studs. The two adjustable arms attach to the ceiling joists to support the fan in the desired location. Kip chose oriented strand board for the subfloors and sheathing, with floor joists made of a similar material. Attach a block to each of the exposed joists where the joist meets the deck board using four 3-in. #8 exterior screws. Use plywood walk boards or wooden planks over the ceiling joists for support. Then toenail the joist through the joist into the girder. Do not step through attic floor joists onto the ceiling of the room below. Batts are made to fit between the studs in your walls or between the joists of your ceilings or floors. Determine the height of the new ceiling you want and install new ceiling joists from opposite roof joists. There was nothing spectacular about the construction, the walls were brick and the ceiling joists heavy timber. Ledgers are often placed at the same level as the floor joists of the first floor, and this automatically solves the problem. These strips, or tracks, are attached to the ceiling joists and support the tiles. Otherwise, wood furring strips are first nailed to the old ceiling or joists and the new files are stapled to these. Suspended ceilings are hung from the ceiling joists with a metal grid. Often, reflective insulation materials have flanges that are to be stapled to joists in attics or floors, or to wall studs. Painted metal decking supported by steel joists forms its underside. Otherwise, wood furring strips can be nailed to the old ceiling or joists and the new tiles are stapled to these. It's ok to nail the upper wall plates into the upper floor joists. Synonyms purlin, girder, spar, support, strut, stay, brace, scantling, batten, transom, lintel, stringer, baulk, board, timber, plank, lath, rafter Derivatives joisted adjective They seem quite happy to either accept stock joisted in for the season or contract rear the lambs for breeders. Example sentencesExamples These buildings are often distinguished by a ‘cavity wall’ lining the pit and often have joisted floors. But Simon's writing sheds light only on how TV comedy is joisted together. We specialise in designing oak joisted ceilings, raftered roofs, inglenook fireplaces and open-fronted cartshed-style garages. This is an invaluable concession as it will now allow flocks of breeding sheep and store lambs that are joisted out on other land to return to the farms from whence they came without having to go direct to the slaughter house. Origin Late Middle English giste, from Old French, 'beam supporting a bridge', based on Latin jacere 'lie down'. Rhymes foist, hoist, moist, unvoiced Definition of joist in US English: joist nounjoistdʒɔɪst A length of timber or steel supporting part of the structure of a building, typically arranged in parallel series to support a floor or ceiling. Example sentencesExamples Often, reflective insulation materials have flanges that are to be stapled to joists in attics or floors, or to wall studs. Suspended ceilings are hung from the ceiling joists with a metal grid. These strips, or tracks, are attached to the ceiling joists and support the tiles. Do not step through attic floor joists onto the ceiling of the room below. Reflective systems are typically located between roof rafters, floor joists, or wall studs. Then toenail the joist through the joist into the girder. Otherwise, wood furring strips can be nailed to the old ceiling or joists and the new tiles are stapled to these. Batts are made to fit between the studs in your walls or between the joists of your ceilings or floors. If your attic has metal joists, you may want to place rigid foam insulation between the joists and the ceiling drywall. Attach a block to each of the exposed joists where the joist meets the deck board using four 3-in. #8 exterior screws. Kip chose oriented strand board for the subfloors and sheathing, with floor joists made of a similar material. Otherwise, wood furring strips are first nailed to the old ceiling or joists and the new files are stapled to these. Use plywood walk boards or wooden planks over the ceiling joists for support. The two adjustable arms attach to the ceiling joists to support the fan in the desired location. Ledgers are often placed at the same level as the floor joists of the first floor, and this automatically solves the problem. Determine the height of the new ceiling you want and install new ceiling joists from opposite roof joists. If you are unable to screw directly into the ceiling joists, the use of toggle bolts is permitted. It's ok to nail the upper wall plates into the upper floor joists. There was nothing spectacular about the construction, the walls were brick and the ceiling joists heavy timber. Painted metal decking supported by steel joists forms its underside. Synonyms purlin, girder, spar, support, strut, stay, brace, scantling, batten, transom, lintel, stringer, baulk, board, timber, plank, lath, rafter Origin Late Middle English giste, from Old French, ‘beam supporting a bridge’, based on Latin jacere ‘lie down’.
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