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door·post
(dôr′pōst′)n.
See doorjamb.
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doorpost
(ˈdɔːˌpəʊst)n
(Building) another name for doorjamb
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door•jamb
(ˈdɔrˌdʒæm, ˈdoʊr-)n.
either of the two sidepieces of a door opening. Also called doorpost.
[1830–40]
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Noun | 1. | doorpost - a jamb for a door jamb - upright consisting of a vertical side member of a door or window frame |
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