Meaning of joist in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /dʒɔɪst/

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  1. Noun

    joist

    Etymology

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

    Definitions

    1. beam used to support floors or roofs

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