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door·jamb

 (dôr′jăm′)
n.
Either of the two vertical pieces framing a doorway and supporting the lintel. Also called doorpost.
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doorjamb

(ˈdɔːˌdʒæm)
n
(Building) one of the two vertical members forming the sides of a doorframe. Also called: doorpost
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door•jamb

(ˈdɔrˌdʒæm, ˈdoʊr-)

n.
either of the two sidepieces of a door opening. Also called doorpost.
[1830–40]
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ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:
Noun1.doorjamb - a jamb for a door
doorcase, doorframe - the frame that supports a door
jamb - upright consisting of a vertical side member of a door or window frame
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The door must fit within a larger doorjamb, which can be as simple as upright poles on either side, secured to the frame at the top, with a lintel cross-piece.