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joint hinge

 

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Noun joint hinge has 1 sense
  1. strap hinge, joint 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
    --1 is a kind of hinge, flexible joint

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Joint Hinge

Definition: A joint hinge is a movable device that connects two objects, allowing rotational or pivoting movement between them.

Sense 1: noun

Usage: In mechanical engineering, a joint hinge is commonly used to permit movement and flexibility in machinery, doors, gates, or any other two connecting parts.

Example sentence: The joint hinge on the door allowed it to swing open and closed smoothly.

Sense 2: verb

Usage: Joint hinge can also refer to the act of connecting two objects using a hinge mechanism.

Example sentence: He joint hinged the two pieces of metal to create a flexible connection.

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