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Cardo :: Cardo (n.) The hinge of a bivalve shell.

Cross-garnet :: Cross-garnet (n.) A hinge having one strap perpendicular and the other strap horizontal giving it the form of an Egyptian or T cross.

Anodon :: Anodon (n.) A genus of fresh-water bivalves, having no teeth at the hinge..

Harre :: Harre (n.) A hinge.

Umbo :: Umbo (n.) One of the lateral prominence just above the hinge of a bivalve shell.

Wing-shell :: Wing-shell (n.) Any one of various species of marine bivalve shells belonging to the genus Avicula, in which the hinge border projects like a wing..

But :: But (v. t.) A kind of hinge used in hanging doors, etc.; -- so named because fastened on the edge of the door, which butts against the casing, instead of on its face, like the strap hinge; also called butt hinge..

Knuckle :: Knuckle (n.) The joining pars of a hinge through which the pin or rivet passes; a knuckle joint.

Whinge :: Whinge (v. i.) To whine.

Hinge :: Hinge (v. t.) To bend.

Diptych :: Diptych (n.) A writing tablet consisting of two leaves of rigid material connected by hinges and shutting together so as to protect the writing within.

Flap :: Flap (v.) A hinged leaf, as of a table or shutter..

Crosshead :: Crosshead (n.) A beam or bar across the head or end of a rod, etc., or a block attached to it and carrying a knuckle pin; as the solid crosspiece running between parallel slides, which receives motion from the piston of a steam engine and imparts it to the connecting rod, which is hinged to the crosshead..

Rudderstock :: Rudderstock (n.) The main part or blade of the rudder, which is connected by hinges, or the like, with the sternpost of a vessel..

Sag :: Sag (v. i.) To sink, in the middle, by its weight or under applied pressure, below a horizontal line or plane; as, a line or cable supported by its ends sags, though tightly drawn; the floor of a room sags; hence, to lean, give way, or settle from a vertical position; as, a building may sag one way or another; a door sags on its hinges..

Diptych :: Diptych (n.) A picture or series of pictures painted on two tablets connected by hinges. See Triptych.

Hinged :: Hinged (imp. & p. p.) of Hing.

Hingeless :: Hingeless (a.) Without a hinge or joint.

Porthook :: Porthook (n.) One of the iron hooks to which the port hinges are attached.

Heelpost :: Heelpost (n.) The post to which a gate or door is hinged.

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