Definitions

1. noun

a horizontal beam, typically made of wood or metal, that spans the space between two load-bearing walls in a building, supporting the floor or ceiling.

“The carpenter inspected the joists before installing the new flooring.”

2. verb

to provide or support with joists, especially the floor of a building.

“The joist was then framed to create the floor of the new apartment.”

3. verb

to join or fit (two things, especially boards or planks) together with joists.

“The workers joisted the wooden planks to create a sturdy fence.”