Definitions
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- noun Either of the two vertical pieces framing a doorway and supporting the lintel.
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- noun Either of the upright posts on either side of a door, which together support a
lintel .
from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
- noun a jamb for a door
Etymologies
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Examples
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In 1987 they finally found the narrow tomb entrance; on the doorjamb was the cartouche of Ramses II that Burton had noted in his journal.
The Tomb Of Brothers 2008
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The doorjamb was his ally; caught in the force of the blow, Nicholas's knee would shatter like crystal.
The Ninja Lustbader, Eric 1980
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The urgency moving through her, well, she might as well hump the doorjamb or cry aloud.
Three Stages of Amazement Carol Edgarian 2011
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But behind the sitter, blurred from movement, a naked girl swings from the doorjamb, a wild apparition at odds with the placidity of the foreground.
Larissa Archer: Artist Unbound: Francesca Woodman at SFMOMA Larissa Archer 2012
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I head for the front door, reach for the handle, and crumple against the doorjamb.
Chicken Soup for the Soul: New Moms Jack Canfield 2011
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Alexis wavered, steadying herself with a hand on the doorjamb.
Choker Elizabeth Woods 2011
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But behind the sitter, blurred from movement, a naked girl swings from the doorjamb, a wild apparition at odds with the placidity of the foreground.
Larissa Archer: Artist Unbound: Francesca Woodman at SFMOMA Larissa Archer 2012
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My moist, wavering hand pulled the door handle and I almost fell onto the sidewalk when my foot caught the doorjamb as I exited.
Brooklyn Story Suzanne Corso 2011
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But behind the sitter, blurred from movement, a naked girl swings from the doorjamb, a wild apparition at odds with the placidity of the foreground.
Larissa Archer: Artist Unbound: Francesca Woodman at SFMOMA Larissa Archer 2012
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Cara sagged against the doorjamb, then made her way into the bathroom, where she collapsed on the closed lid of the toilet.
Choker Elizabeth Woods 2011
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