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joist

Joist is a 5 letter word which starts with the letter J and ends with the letter T for which we found 2 definitions.

Definition
(n.) A piece of timber laid horizontally or nearly so to which the planks of the floor or the laths or furring strips of a ceiling are nailed; -- called according to its position or use binding joist bridging joist ceiling joist trimming joist etc. See Illust. of Double-framed floor under Double a.
(v. t.) To fit or furnish with joists.

Syllable Information

The word joist is a 5 letter word that has 1 syllable . The syllable division for joist is: joist


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