Jamb

Definition of jamb:

part of speech: noun

The sidepiece or post of a door, fireplace, etc.

part of speech: noun

One of the upright sides of a doorway, etc.

Usage examples for jamb:

• 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.