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jamb

/dʒæm/

Synonyms of jamb Antonyms of jamb Examples of jamb Usage of jamb Parts of jamb Definition that contains jamb Words sounding like jamb Explanation of jamb

noun
upright consisting of a vertical side member of a door or window frame
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type of:
upright vertical

part of:
window frame

Definition that contains jamb

doorpost a jamb for a door
doorjamb a jamb for a door
jambos used in some classifications for rose apples (Eugenia jambos)
butt hinge a hinge mortised flush into the edge of the door and jamb
genus jambos used in some classifications for rose apples (Eugenia jambos)
skew arch an arch whose jambs are not at right angles with the face