jamb
noun
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Definition of jamb
1
: an upright piece or surface forming the side of an opening (as for a door, window, or fireplace)
2
: a projecting columnar part or mass
Examples of jamb in a Sentence
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The doors, swollen by the heat, stick in their jambs. — John Kelly, Washington Post, "Can’t stand the heat? Too bad. Summer in Washington is stupid hot these days.," 21 July 2019 At least one bullet had hit the door jamb and another pierced the wall of their apartment mere feet from where their children were sitting on the sofa playing video games, the couple said. — Washington Post, "Balloons and bloodstains: Police still investigating shooting at toddler’s birthday party that left seven wounded," 26 Aug. 2019 The first reaches toward a door jamb, as though to steady itself. — Eren Orbey, The New Yorker, "A Chinese Photographer’s Secret Installations Inside His Parents’ Home," 4 Aug. 2019 Repeat to trim the remaining casings and side jambs. — Joesph Truini, Popular Mechanics, "8 Tips for Installing Laminate Flooring," 26 Jan. 2017 Then, feed the hook into the gap between the edge of the door and the jamb. — Kevin Dupzyk, Popular Mechanics, "How to Open a Locked Door Without the Key," 28 Nov. 2018 Note: This won’t work if the jamb blocks the gap between the door and the wall. — Kevin Dupzyk, Popular Mechanics, "How to Open a Locked Door Without the Key," 28 Nov. 2018 Next, buy a second sash lock and install it 8 inches in from the opposite side jamb. — Joseph Truini, Popular Mechanics, "How to Winterize Drafty Windows," 29 Sep. 2017 Doors and jambs were tapered to accommodate imperfect angles. — Joanna Bober, ELLE Decor, "Country Fresh," 5 July 2012These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'jamb.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for jamb
jamb
noun
English Language Learners Definition of jamb
: a board that forms the side of a door or window
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jamb
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Kids Definition of jamb
: a vertical piece forming the side of an opening (as for a doorway)