Jamb
Definition of jamb:
part of speech: noun
The sidepiece or post of a door, fireplace, etc.
part of speech: noun
Usage examples for jamb:
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Mrs. Appel, alternately gnawing her bone and crying softly, begged them not to let her see him if he did not look natural, while Miss Eyester leaned against the door- jamb in a fainting condition.
"The Dude Wrangler", Caroline Lockhart. -
There's a big head of water coming down and I guess the jamb that's backing up the stream won't stand till morning.
"The Lure of the North", Harold Bindloss.