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Doorjamb 

A door jamb is the vertical portion of the frame onto which a door is secured. Most types of door fasteners and deadbolts extend into a recess in the door jamb when engaged, making the strength of the door jambs vitally important to the overall security of the door.

In closets, it is possible to incorporate an electrical trigger in or on the jamb, controlling a light fixture in the closet so it turns on when the door is open, similar to the device found in a refrigerator.

The word "jamb" comes from the French "jambe", meaning "leg".
I was crouched by the doorjamb, gun straight out, scanning the room.
Doorjamb by ketcha June 24, 2009
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doorjam cuffs

A sex toy bought to pin someone to a door. Used in sexual acts where one partner is restrained. Usually by ankles, wrists or both.
We bought some doorjam cuffs, so we could have a banging good time.
doorjam cuffs by Banks.89 August 9, 2009

stuck in the doorjam 

someone who is confused about their sexuality
Andy is stuck in the doorjam, why won't he just come out of the closet.

Doorjamming 

The act of placing your dick in a doorjam and slamming the door repeatedly on it for sexual pleasure. Quite the invigorating experience.
Guy 1: Dude, last night I tried something new instead of masturbating
Guy 2: Congrats, you finally got laid.
Guy 1: No, I did some doorjamming.
Guy 2: Didn't that shit hurt?
Guy 1: Kinda... and my dick looks like pulled pork now... otherwise it was great!
Doorjamming by ohheyman April 24, 2010
An alternate name for the cupholder below your car's door handle, specifically the one in the front seat. Combination of "door" and "jam" because nothing fucking fits in them.
Ron: "Hey Billy, why are you holding your water bottle on your lap?"
Billy: "Because the doorjam is too bloody small to fit it."

Door Jamb 

a kool homie who jams out to the sound of doors
Door Jamb by Certified Ant September 20, 2023
problematic statement; something said that makes people uncomfortable and/or ruins the flow of conversation (aka... stops it like a doorjamb)

Used predominantly at Rice University
Man, what Jonathan said about gay people was a HUGE doorjam. I hope someone gets onto him.
doorjam by jibaaaaaaaaaaaaa April 9, 2025