Jamb

Pronunciation: /dʒæm/

Definitions of jamb

noun a projecting flat rim or collar on a shaft or wheel, especially to increase its strength or to maintain a position

Example Sentences

A1 I accidentally bumped my elbow on the door jamb.

A2 She leaned against the jamb of the window to get some fresh air.

B1 The jamb of the door was painted a bright red color.

B2 The carpenter measured the jamb to ensure it would fit perfectly in the doorway.

C1 The intricate carvings on the jamb of the ancient temple were breathtaking.

C2 The jamb of the grand entrance was adorned with intricate gold leaf designs.

Examples of jamb in a Sentence

formal The door jamb was damaged during the break-in.

informal I always stub my toe on that darn door jamb!

slang I can't believe I got stuck in the jamb again.

figurative The political candidate found himself in a moral jamb when faced with conflicting interests.

Grammatical Forms of jamb

• past tense: jammed
• plural: jambs
• comparative: more jamb
• superlative: most jamb
• present tense: jamb
• future tense: will jamb
• perfect tense: have jambed
• continuous tense: is jambing
• singular: jamb
• positive degree: jamb
• infinitive: to jamb
• gerund: jambing
• participle: jambed

Origin and Evolution of jamb

First Known Use: 0014 year

Language of Origin: Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'jamb' originated from the Old French word 'jambe' which means leg or post.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'jamb' evolved to refer to the vertical sides of a doorway or window frame where the door or window is hinged. It is now commonly used in architecture to describe this specific part of a structure.