jamb
What is the opposite of jamb? Here is what we hold, with its meaning and related words.
Noun — Either of the two upright side posts of a doorway, window or fireplace, which the frame and hinges are fixed to.
How to use jamb
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
door jamb
window jamb
jamb and head
replace the jamb
Neutral; standard in building, joinery and DIY.
Etymology
From Old French jambe 'leg', from Late Latin gamba 'hoof, leg'. The upright side of a doorway was pictured as its leg.
Full origin of jamb →Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between a door jamb and a door frame?
The jamb is a single upright piece at the side of the opening, and every doorway has two. The frame is the whole assembly, meaning both jambs plus the head across the top and, in some cases, the sill at the bottom.
How is jamb pronounced?
It rhymes with ham. The b is silent, exactly as in lamb and comb.
What is a jamb and a stud?
A stud is a vertical timber inside a wall that carries load; a jamb is the finished upright at the edge of an opening, usually fixed to the studs around it. Builders often talk about a king stud and a jack stud supporting the jamb.
