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jamb

noun

/dʒæm/

Meaning

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

The carpenter carefully measured the width of the door jamb.

post, frame, side, upright, support

opening, gap

door jamb, window jamb, fireplace jamb

The friendly and generous reception and entertainment of guests or strangers.

A small amount of something that remains after the main part has been removed or used.

An official appointed or elected to govern a state, territory, or organization.

an arch of colors formed in the sky by sunlight shining through rain

light and slightly contemptuous mockery or banter

sharp curved nail on the foot of an animal or bird