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1Hinge — For the surname, see Hinge (surname). For the philatelic term, see Stamp hinge. A barrel hinge A hinge is a type of bearing that connects two solid objects, typically allowing only a limited angle of rotation between them. Two objects connected… …
2Forest hinge-back tortoise — Conservation status Data Deficient (IUCN 2.3) Scientific classification …
3Strap hinge — Strap Strap, n. [OE. strope, AS. stropp, L. stroppus, struppus, perhaps fr. Gr. ? a band or cord, fr. ? to twist, to turn (cf. {Strophe}). Cf. {Strop} a strap, a piece of rope.] 1. A long, narrow, pliable strip of leather, cloth, or the like;… …
4Natal hinge-back tortoise — Conservation status Near Threatened (IUCN 2.3) Scientific classification …
5butt hinge — Butt Butt, But But, n. [F. but butt, aim (cf. butte knoll), or bout, OF. bot, end, extremity, fr. boter, buter, to push, butt, strike, F. bouter; of German origin; cf. OHG. b[=o]zan, akin to E. beat. See {Beat}, v. t.] 1. A limit; a bound; a… …
6piano hinge — /piˈænoʊ hɪndʒ/ (say pee anoh hinj) noun a hinge which runs along the length of the part to be moved, comprising two flat narrow strips of metal which interlock over a thin pin joint; typically used to hinge the lid of an upright piano. Also,… …
7Parliament hinge — Parliament Par lia*ment, n. [OE. parlement, F. parlement, fr. parler to speak; cf. LL. parlamentum, parliamentum. See {Parley}.] 1. A parleying; a discussion; a conference. [Obs.] [1913 Webster] But first they held their parliament. Rom. of R.… …
8parliament hinge — noun : a hinge with so great a projection (as from a wall or frame) as to allow a door or shutter to swing back flat against the wall * * * a butt hinge the knuckle of which protrudes from the door so that the door when fully opened stands away… …
9butterfly hinge — noun : a decorative hinge that has the appearance of a butterfly when the leaves are spread flat …
10turnover hinge — noun : a hinge designed so that the door to which it is attached can be swung open flat against the wall …
