Associations to the word «Jamb»

Wiktionary

JAMB, noun. (architecture) (interior decorating) (finish carpentry) The vertical components that form the sides of a door frame, window frame, or fireplace, or other opening in a wall.
JAMB, noun. (mining) Any thick mass of rock that prevents miners from following the lode or vein.

Dictionary definition

JAMB, noun. Upright consisting of a vertical side member of a door or window frame.

Wise words

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