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joist in Malay

gelegar

/d͡ʒɔɪst/

joist in Malay: gelegar, jeliau. In English, joist means a piece of timber or steel laid horizontally, or nearly so, to which the planks of the floor, or the laths or furring strips of a ceiling, are nailed.

Malay words for joist

piece of timber
gelegar, jeliau

English meaning of joist

  1. noun A piece of timber or steel laid horizontally, or nearly so, to which the planks of the floor, or the laths or furring strips of a ceiling, are nailed.
  2. verb To fit or furnish with joists.

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Questions about joist in Malay

What is the meaning of joist in Malay?
Joist in Malay is gelegar, jeliau.
Apakah maksud joist dalam bahasa Melayu?
Joist: gelegar, jeliau.
What does joist mean in English?
Joist means a piece of timber or steel laid horizontally, or nearly so, to which the planks of the floor, or the laths or furring strips of a ceiling, are nailed.

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