Jamb vs. Reveal — What's the Difference?

A jamb may refer to the side piece against which a door shuts.

Reveal means to make known or disclose something that was previously secret.

In architecture, a jamb is a side post or surface of a doorway, window, or fireplace.

Reveal can also refer to the final exposure or disclosure of plot elements in a story or play.

A jamb is the vertical framing that forms the sides of a doorway or window.

In construction, a reveal is the visible part of the side of a window or door opening, left exposed when the window or door is closed.

In poetry, a jamb is a metrical foot with one unstressed followed by a stressed syllable.

In television or show business, a reveal may refer to a dramatic unveiling of a product or character.

In mining, a jamb may refer to an ore chute that comes to the surface.

To make known (something concealed or unknown)

A jamb (from French jambe, "leg"), in architecture, is the side-post or lining of a doorway or other aperture. The jambs of a window outside the frame are called “reveals.” Small shafts to doors and windows with caps and bases are known as “jamb-shafts”; when in the inside arris of the jamb of a window they are sometimes called "scoinsons." A doorjamb, door jamb (also sometimes doorpost) is the vertical portion of the door frame onto which a door is secured.

To cause to be seen; show

One of a pair of vertical posts or pieces that together form the sides of an opening, as for a door, window, or fireplace.

To make known by supernatural or divine means

A projecting mass or columnar part.

The making known of an important, secret, or salient occurrence, such as the revealing of a major development, plot twist, or visual effect in a movie

Either of the vertical components that form the side of an opening in a wall, such as that of a door frame, window frame, or fireplace.

The part of the side of a window or door opening that is between the outer surface of a wall and the window or door frame.

(mining) Any thick mass of rock that prevents miners from following the lode or vein.

The whole side of such an opening; the jamb.

Synonym of jambeau.

The framework of a motor vehicle window.

(transitive) To fix or attach a jamb to.

The outer side of a window or door frame.

The vertical side of any opening, as a door or fireplace; hence, less properly, any narrow vertical surface of wall, as the of a chimney-breast or of a pier, as distinguished from its face.

A revelation; an uncovering of what was hidden in the scene or story.

Any thick mass of rock which prevents miners from following the lode or vein.

(transitive) To uncover; to show and display that which was hidden.

See Jambes.

(transitive) To communicate that which could not be known or discovered without divine or supernatural instruction.

Upright consisting of a vertical side member of a door or window frame

To make known (that which has been concealed or kept secret); to unveil; to disclose; to show.

Specifically, to communicate (that which could not be known or discovered without divine or supernatural instruction or agency).

A revealing; a disclosure.

The side of an opening for a window, doorway, or the like, between the door frame or window frame and the outer surface of the wall; or, where the opening is not filled with a door, etc., the whole thickness of the wall; the jamb.

Make visible;

Make known to the public information that was previously known only to a few people or that was meant to be kept a secret;

Make clear and visible;

Disclose directly or through prophets;

Reveal can also describe the part of a tire that is visible from the side of the car.

Yes, "jamb" may also refer to a unit of measure in poetic meter or, in certain contexts, a mining term.

Yes, jambs in doorways and windows are crucial for supporting the structure above them.

Typically, yes. Door jambs are visible when the door is open and can be partially visible when closed.

Yes, "reveal" is often used to indicate the disclosure of something previously hidden, like secrets or information.

In narratives, "reveal" often refers to the unveiling of crucial plot details or secrets.

While reveals often include visual elements, they can also be informational or emotional.

Yes, "reveal" is a term used in construction to describe the visible side of an opening, like a window when closed.

No, "jamb" specifically refers to the vertical side portions of a door or window frame.

Yes, "jamb" refers to the vertical components on the sides of both windows and doors.

Yes, jambs are integral to the installation process, providing a place for the door or window to be secured.

No, a reveal can disclose both positive and negative information.

Yes, in theatre or television, a "reveal" can refer to a significant unveiling or disclosure moment.

Yes, reveals can be both intentional and unintentional disclosures of information.

Most traditional windows and doors have jambs, but certain modern or specialized designs may not.