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What is a doorjamb?

What is a doorjamb? Here are some definitions.

Noun
  1. Either of the upright posts on either side of a door, which together support a lintel.
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He is revealed standing motionless just outside the door, on the side by the doorjamb, a clean towel on his folded arm.
Her smile widened when she saw him come in through the door and lean against the doorjamb watching her.
Finally exhausted, she slumped to the ground in front of his door, her face resting on the doorjamb.
My small, blue backpack sat in between the doorjamb and the door, allowing a strip of light in.
If you are retrimming an existing door, pry off the existing casing carefully so you won't damage the wall or the doorjamb.
Carved on the stone doorjamb of one arch is a famous relief of a warrior wearing the characteristically Hittite short kilt and conical helmet.

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