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jamb in Portuguese

jamb in Portuguese is ombreira — 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 Portuguese

ombreira
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 Portuguese?

"jamb" in Portuguese is ombreira. 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 Portuguese, "jamb" is ombreira.

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