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interjoists

interjoists is the plural of interjoist.

Meaning of interjoist

Noun

interjoist (plural interjoists)

  1. The space or interval between two joists.
    • When floors are doweled, it is better to place dowels over the middle of the interjoist, than over the joists, in order to prevent the edge of one board from passing that of the other1845, Peter Nicholson, The Mechanic's Companion
  2. A middle joist or crossbeam.

Questions about interjoists

What is interjoists the plural of?
Interjoists is the plural of interjoist.

Words near interjoists in the dictionary

  1. interjoined
  2. interjoining
  3. interjoins
  4. interjoint
  5. interjoist
  6. interjoists
  7. interjs
  8. interjudge
  9. interjudgmental
  10. interjugary
  11. interjunction

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