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jambs

noun

Meaning

  1. (interior decorating) 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.
  2. Any thick mass of rock that prevents miners from following the lode or vein.

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Sources

  1. DictionaryAPI.dev English dictionary data
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