Doorpost
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Doorpost is a noun meaning Either of the upright posts on either side of a door, which together support a lintel; doorjamb.
Meaning
Either of the upright posts on either side of a door, which together support a lintel; doorjamb.
Example Sentences
In every house a he-lamb was to be slain, and its blood to be sprinkled on the doorposts of the house.
Word Forms
- doorposts
- door-post
Synonyms for doorpost
Depending on context, synonyms include doorjamb.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include doorjamb, sidepiece, sidepost, jambstone, heelpost, jaum.
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