joisting

Meanings

• verb

  The act of constructing or supporting a building or other structure by means of vertical posts or beams.

  - "The workers were engaged in joisting the new building."
  - "The old barn still stood, its timbers showing the scars of past joistings."

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Variants

List of all variants of joisting that leads to same result
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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Originally meant 'jousting' or 'fencing' due to the similarity in pronunciation and the idea of supporting something with vertical beams or poles.

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Trivia

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1. Joisting was used extensively in the construction of medieval castles and cathedrals.

2. The tallest joisted structure in the world is the Cologne Cathedral in Germany, which stands at over 157 meters (515 feet) tall.

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Related Concepts

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1. Carpentry: Joisting is a key aspect of carpentry, which is the art and science of constructing structures using wood.

2. Construction: Joisting is a fundamental process in construction, used to support the weight of a structure and create its framework.

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Culture

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Joisting has been an essential part of construction since ancient times. It is mentioned in various religious and historical texts, such as the Bible and the works of Vitruvius.

How to Memorize "joisting"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine vertical posts or beams supporting a structure.

2. associate
   

   - Associate joisting with the act of constructing or supporting a structure.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Just Over Imaginary Structures Timber' to remember the meaning of joisting.

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