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door⋅jamb

[dawr-jam, dohr-]
–noun
either of the two sidepieces of a doorframe.
Also called doorpost.


Origin:
1830–40; door + jamb 1
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door·jamb   (dôr'jām', dōr'-)   
n.  Either of the two vertical pieces framing a doorway and supporting the lintel. Also called doorpost.
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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