Glossary entry (derived from question below)
English term or phrase:
door jamb
English answer:
The surrounding case into which and out of which a door closes and opens
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door jams
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Doors and door jams. It's an item on a list.
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Kim Metzger
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A definition
Door Jamb-
The part of a door frame that surrounds and contacts the edges of the stiles and the top rail of a door. Jambs may be classified as "head"or “side” jambs and as "plain"or "rabbeted."
Adjustable Door Jamb (Split Jamb)-
A two (sometimes three) piece split jamb consisting of a rabbeted and adjusting jamb section for walls of varying thickness; the rabbeted jamb contains a plow to receive the tongue of the adjustable member.
Flat Door Jamb-
A jamb surface four sides to which a separate wood stop may be applied. Also referred to as a one-piece jamb.
Head Jamb-
The horizontal member forming the top of the opening.
Hinge Jamb-
Side jamb in which the door hinges (butts) are applied.
Rabbeted Door Jamb-
A jamb with a rabbet on one or both edges. If both edges are rabbeted, "double-rabbeted door jamb." If one edge is rabbeted, "plain rabbeted door jamb."
Side Jamb-
The upright or vertical member forming the side of opening.
Strike Jamb-
The jamb opposite the hinge jamb on which the lock or strike plate is installed.
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Note added at 2002-09-08 19:29:51 (GMT)
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Doorjamb, interior. The surrounding case into which and out of which a door closes and opens. It consists of two upright pieces, called side jambs, and a horizontal head jamb.
The part of a door frame that surrounds and contacts the edges of the stiles and the top rail of a door. Jambs may be classified as "head"or “side” jambs and as "plain"or "rabbeted."
Adjustable Door Jamb (Split Jamb)-
A two (sometimes three) piece split jamb consisting of a rabbeted and adjusting jamb section for walls of varying thickness; the rabbeted jamb contains a plow to receive the tongue of the adjustable member.
Flat Door Jamb-
A jamb surface four sides to which a separate wood stop may be applied. Also referred to as a one-piece jamb.
Head Jamb-
The horizontal member forming the top of the opening.
Hinge Jamb-
Side jamb in which the door hinges (butts) are applied.
Rabbeted Door Jamb-
A jamb with a rabbet on one or both edges. If both edges are rabbeted, "double-rabbeted door jamb." If one edge is rabbeted, "plain rabbeted door jamb."
Side Jamb-
The upright or vertical member forming the side of opening.
Strike Jamb-
The jamb opposite the hinge jamb on which the lock or strike plate is installed.
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Note added at 2002-09-08 19:29:51 (GMT)
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Doorjamb, interior. The surrounding case into which and out of which a door closes and opens. It consists of two upright pieces, called side jambs, and a horizontal head jamb.
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Fuad's answer is also very good, but I can't grade two aswerers at the same time. P."
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door jambs
A jamb is defined as "one of a pair of vertical posts or pieces that together form the sides of a door, window frame, or fireplace, for example."
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airmailrpl
: a door jam would be a pile up in the door way, or a stuck door that won't open
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Cilian O'Tuama
: door post
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Arthur Borges
: Yes, sounds far more likely than a sugary sandwich spread.
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Antonio Camangi
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Paul Mably (X)
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Ildiko Santana
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door / door jam(b)
door:
* A movable structure used to close off an entrance, typically consisting of a panel that swings on hinges or that slides or rotates.
* A similar part on a piece of furniture or a vehicle.
* A means of approach or access.
doorjam(b):
* Either of the two side-pieces of a doorframe; also called doorblock.
More on doors:
http://www.resercon.com/Doors.html
* A movable structure used to close off an entrance, typically consisting of a panel that swings on hinges or that slides or rotates.
* A similar part on a piece of furniture or a vehicle.
* A means of approach or access.
doorjam(b):
* Either of the two side-pieces of a doorframe; also called doorblock.
More on doors:
http://www.resercon.com/Doors.html
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