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jamb

[jam] / dʒæm /
NOUN
pillar
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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

She kept hitting the door, asking him what had happened, almost kissing the panels, the side jamb.

From "Native Speaker" by Chang-rae Lee

Lacking an automated connection to a monitoring service, she connects exposed wires running along jambs to a light switch.

From Salon ● Dec. 6, 2023

Check the tops of door jambs and cabinets, which can retain dust.

From Seattle Times ● Nov. 14, 2023

“I started with a little campfire and it had eyes and it was really amorphous, like going through door jambs and keyholes” he said.

From New York Times ● Jun. 20, 2023

Even if it means his leaving scratch marks on the chamber’s door jambs on the way out.

From Washington Times ● Apr. 13, 2021

Bulging tongues of ice had broken doors off their hinges, and through their splintered jambs I could see evidence of a raid: kicked- over furniture, drawers torn open, snows of paper on the floor.

From "Hollow City" by Ransom Riggs




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