Hinge Hinge

Hinge - Definition and Overview

Related Words: Articulation, Axis, Axle, Bolt, Boundary, Buckle, Butt, Button, Cervix, Cleat

A hinge is a mechanical device that connects two solid objects, allowing a relative motion between them. Hinges may be made of flexible material or of moving components. In biology, many joints function as hinges.

There are three main types of door hinges:

  • Butt/Mortise Hinges, usually in threes, which are inset into the door and frame
  • Continuous Hinges, which run the entire length of the door
  • Pivot Hinges which pivot in openings in the floor and the top of the door frame
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