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Jamb

The sides or vertical side posts of a door window or other opening.

Japan

An abbreviation of 'Japanning' which is the process of finishing with a stoving black called Japanners' Black or Black Japan. Hence also Japanners' gold size or Japan gold size.

Joists

Horizontal timbers or metal girders to which floors and ceilings are attached.