Either of the two vertical pieces framing a doorway and supporting the lintel. Also called doorpost.
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door·jamb (dôr'jăm', dōr'-) ![]() |
Either of the two vertical pieces framing a doorway and supporting the lintel. Also called doorpost.
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The vertical member on each side of a door.
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The noun has one meaning:
Meaning #1:
a jamb for a door
Synonym: doorpost
| Translations: Doorjamb |
Dansk (Danish)
n. - dørstolpe, sidekarm
Français (French)
n. - jambage
Deutsch (German)
n. - Türpfosten
Ελληνική (Greek)
n. - παραστάτης πόρτας
Português (Portuguese)
n. - umbral (m)
Русский (Russian)
дверной косяк
Español (Spanish)
n. - jamba de la puerta
Svenska (Swedish)
n. - dörrstoppare
中文(简体)(Chinese (Simplified))
大门柱
中文(繁體)(Chinese (Traditional))
n. - 大門柱
العربيه (Arabic)
(الاسم) حلق الباب, إطار الباب
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