What's the difference between
and
Enter two words to compare and contrast their definitions, origins, and synonyms to better understand how those words are related.

Jamb vs Jab - What's the difference?

jamb | jab |

As nouns the difference between jamb and jab

is that jamb is (architecture|interior decorating|finish carpentry) the vertical components that form the sides of a door frame, window frame, or fireplace, or other opening in a wall while jab is a quick stab or blow.

As a verb jab is

to poke or thrust abruptly, or to make such a motion.

jamb

English

(wp)

Noun

(en noun)
  • (architecture, interior decorating, finish carpentry) The vertical components that form the sides of a door frame, window frame, or fireplace, or other opening in a wall.
  • (mining) Any thick mass of rock that prevents miners from following the lode or vein.

    • Synonyms

    * (architecture) (l), (l)

    Derived terms

    * (l)

    Hypernyms

    * frame

    Coordinate terms

    * lintel * sill ----

    jab

    English

    (wikipedia jab)

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • A quick stab or blow
  • (boxing) A short straight punch.
  • * '>citation
    • American Ward was too quick and too slick for his British rival, landing at will with razor sharp jabs and hooks and even bullying Froch at times.
  • (British) A medical injection.
    • Our dog was exposed to rabies, so the whole family went to a clinic to get our jabs .
  • (US, figurative) A verbal annoyance.

    • Derived terms

    * jabby

    Verb

    (jabb)
  • To poke or thrust abruptly, or to make such a motion.
  • To deliver a quick punch.
  • (slang, UK) To give someone an injection