What does the cryptic crossword clue "Wedge book upright (4)" mean?

The definition is "upright". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). JAM (synonym of "Wedge") + B (synonym of "book"); definition: "upright" The answer is JAMB.

Wedge book upright (4)

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