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jamb in German

jamb in German is Türpfosten — jamb means either of the two upright side posts of a doorway, window or fireplace, which the frame and hinges are fixed to.

jamb in German

Türpfosten
noun
(architecture, interior decorating, carpentry) Either of the vertical components that form the side of an opening in a wall, such as that of a door frame, window frame, or fireplace.

What does "jamb" mean?

  1. noun Either of the two upright side posts of a doorway, window or fireplace, which the frame and hinges are fixed to.
    "The lock had splintered the door jamb."
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jamb in a sentence

  • The lock had splintered the door jamb.
  • He measured the jamb before ordering the new door.

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What is "jamb" in German?

"jamb" in German is Türpfosten. jamb means: Either of the two upright side posts of a doorway, window or fireplace, which the frame and hinges are fixed to.

How do you use "jamb" in a sentence?

Example: "The lock had splintered the door jamb." In German, "jamb" is Türpfosten.

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