- (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.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
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