Definition of Jamb

1. Noun. Upright consisting of a vertical side member of a door or window frame.

Specialized synonyms: Doorjamb, Doorpost
Generic synonyms: Upright, Vertical
Group relationships: Window Frame

Definition of Jamb

1. n. The vertical side of any opening, as a door or fireplace; hence, less properly, any narrow vertical surface of wall, as the of a chimney-breast or of a pier, as distinguished from its face.

2. v. t. See Jam, v. t.

Definition of Jamb

1. to jam [v -ED, -ING, -S] - See also: jam

Medical Definition of Jamb

1. 1. The vertical side of any opening, as a door or fireplace; hence, less properly, any narrow vertical surface of wall, as the of a chimney-breast or of a pier, as distinguished from its face. 2. Any thick mass of rock which prevents miners from following the lode or vein. Origin: Prov. E. Jaumb, jaum, F. Jambe a leg, jambe de force a principal rafter. See Gambol. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Jamb

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Jamaica apple
Jamaica bayberry
Jamaica caper tree
Jamaica dogwood
Jamaica honeysuckle
Jamaica quassia
Jamaica rum
Jamaica shorts
Jamaica sorrel
jamaicine
jamais vu
jamais vu
jamb (current term)
jamb (current term)
jambalaya
jambalayas
jambe
jambeau
jambeaux
jambed
jambee
jambees
jamber
jamberry
jambers
jambes
jambeux
jambier

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