Jamb
noun
The side post of a doorway or window.
He painted the door jambs white to match the door.
Often appears as...
- door jamb
- window jamb
noun
The vertical part on each side of a door frame, where the door is hinged.
The carpenter took a measurement of the jamb to install the door.
Often appears as...
- door jamb
- measure the jamb
Usage tips
Technical
noun
In architecture, the side piece of a fireplace, door, window, or other opening.
The ornate carvings on the fireplace jamb caught her eye.
Often appears as...
- fireplace jamb
- carved jamb
Usage tips
Architectural
noun
The side post of a doorway or window.
He painted the door jambs white to match the door.
Often appears as...
- door jamb
- window jamb
noun
The vertical part on each side of a door frame, where the door is hinged.
The carpenter took a measurement of the jamb to install the door.
Often appears as...
- door jamb
- measure the jamb
Usage tips
Technical
noun
In architecture, the side piece of a fireplace, door, window, or other opening.
The ornate carvings on the fireplace jamb caught her eye.
Often appears as...
- fireplace jamb
- carved jamb
Usage tips
Architectural
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Painting Context
Often mentioned during home improvement or painting tasks, highlighting surface area around doors and windows.
Make sure to tape the edges of the jamb before painting.
Pro Tip 2/3Construction Detail
Reference in construction or carpentry, indicating precision in measurements and installation.
The right angle at the corner of the jamb ensures the door swings properly.
Pro Tip 3/3Visual Accent
Used to refer to aspects of decor; may be aesthetically crucial in the context of design.
The red door jamb provided a striking contrast to the pale walls.
Pro Tip 1/3Painting Context
Often mentioned during home improvement or painting tasks, highlighting surface area around doors and windows.
Make sure to tape the edges of the jamb before painting.
Pro Tip 2/3Construction Detail
Reference in construction or carpentry, indicating precision in measurements and installation.
The right angle at the corner of the jamb ensures the door swings properly.
Pro Tip 3/3Visual Accent
Used to refer to aspects of decor; may be aesthetically crucial in the context of design.
The red door jamb provided a striking contrast to the pale walls.
Pro Tip 1/3Painting Context
Often mentioned during home improvement or painting tasks, highlighting surface area around doors and windows.
Make sure to tape the edges of the jamb before painting.
Pro Tip 2/3Construction Detail
Reference in construction or carpentry, indicating precision in measurements and installation.
The right angle at the corner of the jamb ensures the door swings properly.
Pro Tip 3/3Visual Accent
Used to refer to aspects of decor; may be aesthetically crucial in the context of design.
The red door jamb provided a striking contrast to the pale walls.
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