hinge - a joint that holds two parts together so that one can swing relative to the otherbutt hinge - a hinge mortised flush into the edge of the door and jamb French door - a light door with transparent or glazed panels extending the full length gate - a door-like movable barrier in a fence or wall joint - junction by which parts or objects are joined together pintle - a pin or bolt forming the pivot of a hinge joint hinge, strap hinge - a hinge with two long straps; one strap is fastened to the surface of a moving part (e.g., a door or lid) and the other is fastened to the adjacent stationary frame T hinge, tee hinge - a hinge that looks like the letter T when it is opened; similar to a strap hinge except that one strap has been replaced by half of a butt hinge that can be mortised flush into the stationary frame |