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JOISTS Synonyms

There are 10 synonyms of the word joists. (exact relations)
There are 7 hypernyms of the word joists. (close relations)
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bars
nounn
noun

• gymnastic apparatus consisting of two parallel wooden rods supported on uprights

braces
verb, nounv, n
noun

• an appliance that corrects dental irregularities

girder
nounn
noun

• a beam made usually of steel; a main support in a structure

beams
nounn
noun

• a signal transmitted along a narrow path; guides airplane pilots in darkness or bad weather

• long thick piece of wood or metal or concrete, etc., used in construction

• a group of nearly parallel lines of electromagnetic radiation

• a column of light (as from a beacon)

• (nautical) breadth amidships

• the broad side of a ship

• a gymnastic apparatus used by women gymnasts

verb

• smile radiantly; express joy through one's facial expression

• emit light; be bright, as of the sun or a light

• express with a beaming face or smile

• broadcast over the airwaves, as in radio or television

• have a complexion with a strong bright color, such as red or pink

• experience a feeling of well-being or happiness, as from good health or an intense emotion

planks
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a stout length of sawn timber; made in a wide variety of sizes and used for many purposes

• an endorsed policy in the platform of a political party

verb

• cover with planks

• set (something or oneself) down with or as if with a noise

• cook and serve on a plank

purlins
nounn
noun

• A longitudinal structural member bridging two or more rafters of a roof.

rafters
nounn
noun

• one of several parallel sloping beams that support a roof

• someone who travels by raft

verb

• provide (a ceiling) with rafters

struts
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a proud stiff pompous gait

• brace consisting of a bar or rod used to resist longitudinal compression

verb

• to walk with a lofty proud gait, often in an attempt to impress others

supports
verbv
noun

• the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities

• aiding the cause or policy or interests of

• something providing immaterial assistance to a person or cause or interest

• a military operation (often involving new supplies of men and materiel) to strengthen a military force or aid in the performance of its mission

• documentary validation

• the financial means whereby one lives

• supporting structure that holds up or provides a foundation

• the act of bearing the weight of or strengthening

• a musical part (vocal or instrumental) that supports or provides background for other musical parts

• any device that bears the weight of another thing

• financial resources provided to make some project possible

verb

• give moral or psychological support, aid, or courage to

• support materially or financially

• be behind; approve of

• be the physical support of; carry the weight of

• establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts

• adopt as a belief

• support with evidence or authority or make more certain or confirm

• argue or speak in defense of

• play a subordinate role to (another performer)

• be a regular customer or client of

• put up with something or somebody unpleasant

timbers
nounn
noun

• the wood of trees cut and prepared for use as building material

• a beam made of wood

• a post made of wood

• land that is covered with trees and shrubs

• (music) the distinctive property of a complex sound (a voice or noise or musical sound)

Best Hypernyms For JOISTS

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beam framework lumber scaffolding structure beams supports

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