What does the cryptic crossword clue "Stick book in doorpost (4)" mean?

The definition is "doorpost". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). JAM (synonym="Stick") + B (abbreviation="book") = JAMB; definition: "doorpost" The answer is JAMB.

Stick book in doorpost (4)

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