Difference between Joist and Stud

Joist

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A piece of timber laid horizontally, or nearly so, to which the planks of the floor, or the laths or furring strips of a ceiling, are nailed; -- called, according to its position or use, binding joist, bridging joist, ceiling joist, trimming joist, etc.

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To fit or furnish with joists.

Stud

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A male animal, especially a stud horse (stallion), kept for breeding.An animal (usually livestock) that has been registered and is retained for breeding.place (e.g. ranch) which keeps such animal(s)A sexually attractive male; also a lover in great demand.A small object that protrudes from something.A small round earring.A vertical post.A type of poker where an individual cannot throw cards away and some of her cards are exposed (also stud poker).