Meaning
- (noun) A piece of timber laid horizontally, or nearly so, to which the planks of the floor, or the laths or furring strips of a ceiling, are nailed.
- (verb) To fit or furnish with joists.
Letter breakdown
- Joists contains 6 letters: 2 vowel(s) and 4 consonant(s).
- It uses 5 unique letters.
- Estimated syllable count: 1.
- Scrabble-style letter score: 13.
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Reader questions
What does Joists mean?
A piece of timber laid horizontally, or nearly so, to which the planks of the floor, or the laths or furring strips of a ceiling, are nailed.
How many letters are in Joists?
Joists has 6 letters.
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