The difference between Doorpost and Jamb
When used as nouns, doorpost means doorjamb, whereas jamb means 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.
Jamb is also verb with the meaning: to fix or attach a jamb to.
check bellow for the other definitions of Doorpost and Jamb
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Doorpost as a noun:
doorjamb
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Jamb as a noun (architecture, interior decorating, carpentry):
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.
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Jamb as a noun (mining):
Any thick mass of rock that prevents miners from following the lode or vein.
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Jamb as a verb (transitive):
To fix or attach a jamb to.