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Jamb

The vertical members at the side of the window or door frame.

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jamb
Building materials; Lumber

The vertical member at the side of a window or doorframe. Also refers to the horizontal member at the top of the window or doorframe, as in head jamb, window jamb and doorjamb.

jambs
Building materials; Lumber

The top and sides of a door, window or other opening. Includes studs as well as the frame and trim.

jambs
Art history; Visual arts

The vertical posts of a doorway or window frame; used as well of the walls that slant towards a doorway. In the portals of gothic cathedrals the jambs are sculptures. At chartres ...

jamb
Construction; Carpentry

The top and two sides in a window or door frame that contact the sash or door. The word "jamb" comes from the french "jambe", meaning "leg".

jamb
Construction; Windows

The vertical members at the side of the window or door frame.

jamb
Construction; Flooring

The side of a doorway, door frame or window.

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Plain sash for farm or cottage, used as a fixed, sliding, or casement window; generally installed in a rough frame for utility or temporary structures.

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Board around a window frame nailed to house framing. It also serves as windbreak. In newer windows, anchor strip may be plastic or metal.

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Construction; Windows

Wood member nailed across window frame at upper corners while frame is in a squared position in order to maintain squareness before installation.

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