joist

Meanings

• noun

  A horizontal structural member used to support the floor or roof of a building.

  - "The joists in this old house are made of wood."
  - "The weight of the new addition is too great for the existing joists."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with joist
boast , coast , toast

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Variants

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joist , joists

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Etymology

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Old French 'giroufle' or 'giroufe', meaning 'yoke' or 'crossbar'. The term evolved into Middle English as 'jost' or 'joust', and eventually became 'joist' in Modern English.

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Trivia

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1. The largest joist ever recorded was used in the construction of the Millau Viaduct in France, and measured 27.4 meters (90 feet) long and 3.5 meters (11.5 feet) tall.

2. Joists were used in medieval Europe to create the raised floors in houses, which allowed for the use of underfloor heating.

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Related Concepts

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1. beam: A long, horizontal or nearly horizontal structural member, used to support a load.

2. lintel: A horizontal beam or other structural member placed over an opening, such as a door or window, to support the weight above it.

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Culture

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Joists have been used in construction since ancient times, and are a critical component in building structures. They are often made of wood, but can also be made of steel or other materials. In literature, joists are mentioned in works such as Chaucer's 'Canterbury Tales' and Shakespeare's 'Henry IV, Part 1'.

How to Memorize "joist"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a horizontal beam used to support a roof or floor.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'joist' with the idea of a horizontal support.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the word 'joist' by associating it with the phrase 'Just In Time Support'.

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