word
joist
JOYST
dʒɔɪstListen
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Syllable breakdown
joist
Dictionary meaning
A horizontal structural member that supports a floor, ceiling, or roof deck.
History and origin
Old French giste.
Examples
- The carpenter checked each joist before laying the subfloor.
Common mispronunciations
JOH-ist
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