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10 Language-to-English DictionariesDoor-Jamb
/ˈdɔːr.dʒæm/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 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
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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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
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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10 Global Lexicons: How "Door-Jamb" is said worldwide
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montant de porte
Transliteration: mɔ̃tɑ̃ də pɔʁt
"Le menuisier a installé le montant de porte avec soin."
Türrahmen
Transliteration: tüːrˌʁaːmən
"Der Tischler hat den Türrahmen perfekt angepasst."
battente della porta
Transliteration: batˈtɛnte della ˈporta
"Il falegname ha installato il battente della porta con precisione."
jamba de la puerta
Transliteration: ˈxamba ðe la ˈpwerta
"El carpintero reparó la jamba de la puerta."
moldura da porta
Transliteration: moʊlˈduɾɐ dɐ ˈpoɾtɐ
"O marceneiro ajustou a moldura da porta."
दरवाज़े का चौखटा
Transliteration: darwāze kā chaukhṭā
"बढ़ई ने दरवाज़े का चौखटा ठीक किया।"
门框
Transliteration: mén kuàng
"木匠安装了新的门框。"
문틀
Transliteration: munteul
"목수가 새로운 문틀을 설치했습니다."
ドア枠
Transliteration: doa waku
"大工は新しいドア枠を取り付けました。"
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