the hinge of a door

  • 11hinge pillar — The vertical structural element that carries the front door hinges; the upper end of the hinge pillar is usually the side of the windshield frame. Also called A pillar …

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  • 12Hinge — 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… …

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  • 13Door — For other uses, see Door (disambiguation). A door is a movable structure used to open and close off an entrance, typically consisting of a panel that swings on hinges or that slides or rotates inside of a space. When open, they admit ventilation… …

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  • 14door — noun ADJECTIVE ▪ open ▪ closed, shut ▪ locked, unlocked ▪ half open ▪ The door was half ope …

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  • 15hinge facing — A part of the door frame that includes the bracing and threaded plate for mounting the hinge to the door. It is not to be confused with the hinge panel that is part of the hinge pillar of the body shell …

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  • 16Door closer — Modern manual door closer A door closer is a mechanical device that closes a door, in general after someone opens it, or after it was automatically opened. Choosing a door closer can involve the consideration of a variety of criteria. In addition …

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  • 17Door chain — A door chain, security chain, or security door chain consists of a small chain attached to the door frame, which attaches to a track on the door for security purposes. It is a type of lock that is often used along with other types of locks to… …

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  • 18Hinge joint — Infobox Anatomy Name = PAGENAME Latin = GraySubject = 70 GrayPage = 285 Caption = 1: Ball and socket joint; 2: Condyloid joint (Ellipsoid); 3: Saddle joint; 4 Hinge joint; 5: Pivot joint; Caption2 = Metacarpophalangeal articulation and… …

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  • 19hinge — 1. noun /ˈhɪndʒ/ a) A jointed or flexible device that allows the pivoting of a door etc. See also pintel. b) A stamp hinge, a folded and gummed paper rectangle for affixing postage stamps in an alb …

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  • 20door check arm — A metal part near the hinge which has several notches which allows the door to remain partially or fully open …

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