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Door-Jamb

/ˈdɔːr.dʒæm/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #15000 frequency
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2 senses
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  1. 1

    The vertical part of a door frame that supports the door.

    "The carpenter installed the new door and ensured that the door-jamb was perfectly aligned."
  2. 2

    A structural element that provides support for the door and can also serve as a decorative feature.

    "The ornate carvings on the door-jamb added a touch of elegance to the entrance."

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The term 'door-jamb' originates from the Middle English word 'jamb', which is derived from the Old French 'jambe', meaning 'leg'. The word evolved to describe the vertical sides of a door frame, reflecting its structural function akin to a leg supporting a body.

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