NOUN | artifact | strap hinge, joint hinge | a hinge with two long straps |
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Meaning | 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. | |
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Synonym | joint hinge | |
Broader | hinge, flexible joint | A joint that holds two parts together so that one can swing relative to the other |
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