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1. (n.) jamb
either of the vertical sides of a doorway, window, or other opening.
2. jamb
either of two members forming the sidepieces for the frame of an opening.
Etymology: (1350–1400; ME jambe < MF: leg, jamb < LL gamba, var. of camba pastern, leg < Gk kampē bend of a limb)
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1. (noun) jamb
upright consisting of a vertical side member of a door or window frame
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1. (noun) jamb
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. (noun) jamb
any thick mass of rock which prevents miners from following the lode or vein
3. (verb) jamb
see Jam, v. t
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