JOISTS Synonyms
7 hypernyms for joists. (close relations)
Best Synonyms for JOISTS
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| bars | noun n | |||||
noun • gymnastic apparatus consisting of two parallel wooden rods supported on uprights | ||||||
| braces | verb, noun v, n | |||||
noun • an appliance that corrects dental irregularities | ||||||
| girder | noun n | |||||
noun • a beam made usually of steel; a main support in a structure | ||||||
| beams | noun n | |||||
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, noun v, 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 | noun n | |||||
noun • A longitudinal structural member bridging two or more rafters of a roof. | ||||||
| rafters | noun n | |||||
noun • one of several parallel sloping beams that support a roof • someone who travels by raft verb • provide (a ceiling) with rafters | ||||||
| struts | verb, noun v, 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 | verb v | |||||
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 | noun n | |||||
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) | ||||||