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jamb

Syllabification: (jamb)
Pronunciation: /jam/

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Definition of jamb

noun

  • a side post or surface of a doorway, window, or fireplace.
  • a columnar mass or pillar in a mine or quarry.

Origin:

Middle English: from Old French jambe 'leg, vertical support', based on Greek kampē 'joint'

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