jamb
Example Sentences
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The police and Sheehy eventually pulled McGinnis back into the room to remove his hand from inside the door jamb.
From Salon • Mar. 5, 2026
When I tested the original Lockly Vision, I couldn't access the fingerprint reader as the lock butted up too close to my door jamb.
From The Verge • Jul. 22, 2022
Check your tires every month to make sure they stay at the pressure recommended by the vehicle’s manufacturer, which is listed on the jamb on the driver’s door.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 10, 2022
If there are gaps where the window sash or door closes against the jamb, it could be time to replace the weather stripping.
From Washington Post • Feb. 16, 2022
The jamb was splitting on the inside and it finally gave way and he pushed it open and stepped down the companionway into the cabin.
From "The Road" by Cormac McCarthy
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