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jamb

noun
/dʒæm/

Meaning

The side post or surface of a doorway, window, or fireplace.

Example Sentences

The carpenter carefully measured the width of the door jamb.

Synonyms

post, frame, side, upright, support

Antonyms

opening, gap

Collocations

door jamb, window jamb, fireplace jamb

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