Joist and Stave

Joist

Joist noun - Beam used to support a floor or ceiling.
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Stave and joist are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Stave" instead a noun "Joist".

Stave

Stave noun - One of several thin slats of wood forming the sides of a barrel or bucket.

Joist and stave are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Joist" instead a noun "Stave".

Nearby Words: staved, staving
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