Interjoist


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In´ter`joist`


n. 1. (Carp.) The space or interval between two joists.
2. A middle joist or crossbeam.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary, published 1913 by G. & C. Merriam Co.
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It was circular in form, carpeted with mats of shining straw, ceiled with beams, enriched with fleurs-de-lis of gilded metal with interjoists in color; wainscoated with rich woods sown with rosettes of white metal, and with others painted a fine, bright green, made of orpiment and fine indigo.
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