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.
Synonym of jambeau (“piece of armor for the leg”).
Any thick mass of rock that prevents miners from following the lode or vein.
To fix or attach a jamb to.
A notch or opening.
Anything resembling the jaw of an animal in form or action; especially plural, the mouth or way of entrance.
Axle guard.
One of the bones, usually bearing teeth, which form the framework of the mouth.
The curved part of the cushion marking the entry to the pocket.
The part of the face below the mouth.
One of a pair of opposing parts which are movable towards or from each other, for grasping or crushing anything between them.
A notched or forked part, adapted for holding an object in place.
The inner end of a boom or gaff, hollowed in a half circle so as to move freely on a mast.
To talk; to converse.
To scold; to clamor.
To assail or abuse by scolding.
(of a ball) To stick in the jaws of a pocket.