hinge

1. A joint that holds two parts together so that one can swing relative to the other (synset 103526239)
   is a type of: joint - junction by which parts or objects are joined together
   subtypes:

   • butt hinge - a hinge mortised flush into the edge of the door and jamb
   • 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tee hinge - a hinge that looks like the letter T when it is opened; similar to a strap hinge except that one strap has been replaced by half of a butt hinge that can be mortised flush into the stationary frame
   has: pintle - a pin or bolt forming the pivot of a hinge
   is a part of:

   • bi-fold door - an interior door
   • car door - the door of a car
   • exterior door, outside door - a doorway that allows entrance to or exit from a building
   • french door - a light door with transparent or glazed panels extending the full length
   • gate - a movable barrier in a fence or wall
   • swing door, swinging door - a door that swings on a double hinge; opens in either direction
   same as: flexible joint
2. A circumstance upon which subsequent events depend (synset 113966650)
   "his absence is the hinge of our plan"
   is a type of: circumstance - a condition that accompanies or influences some event or activity

1. Attach with a hinge (synset 201299760)
   is a type of: attach - cause to be attached

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