What is the jamb, or cheek, of an opening in a wall, as of door or window called?
sidepiece — The jamb, or cheek, of an opening in a wall, as of door or window. (Webster's 1913.)
Sources
- Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913 edition (public domain, via GCIDE / Project Gutenberg).
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