joistless

/ˈdʒɔɪstlɪs/

Definitions

1. adjective

not having joists; not provided with joists

“The engineer was concerned that the building’s floor would be joistless, making it prone to collapse.”

2. adjective

without a central support or backbone

“The artist created a sculpture that was both fragile and joistless, making it difficult to display.”

Synonyms

  • unstable
  • unsupported

Antonyms

  • solid
  • stable