butt hinge

n. A hinge composed of two plates attached to abutting surfaces of a door and door jamb and joined by a pin.

[From butt.]

butt hinge

n (Building) a hinge made of two matching leaves, one recessed into a door and the other into the jamb so that they are in contact when the door is shut. sometimes shortened to butt¹

butt′ hinge`

n. a hinge for a door or the like, secured to the butting surfaces rather than to the adjacent sides of the door and its frame. [1780–90]

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Noun

butt hinge - a hinge mortised flush into the edge of the door and jambflexible joint, hinge - a joint that holds two parts together so that one can swing relative to the other

butt hinge

butt hinge A door or window hinge consisting of two rectangular metal plates which are joined with a pin; in large hinges of this type the pin is removable, whereas in small hinges it usually is fixed; fastened to butting surfaces, such as the face of the jamb and the edge of a door.

butt hinge

Related to butt hinge: hinged

noun

Words related to butt hinge

noun a hinge mortised flush into the edge of the door and jamb

Related Words

flexible joint
hinge

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