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strap-hinge

[ strap-hinj ]

noun

  1. a hinge having a flap, especially a long one, attached to one face of a door or the like.


strap hinge

noun

  1. a hinge with a long leaf or flap attached to the face of a door, gate, etc
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Word History and Origins

Origin of strap-hinge1

First recorded in 1730–40
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Example Sentences

An ordinary strap hinge can be applied to a door or box cover in such a way that only one wing will show.

The cover of this box is made of but one piece and hinged with a strap hinge, which also forms the cover decoration.

The handle may be hinged directly to this cover by means of a full-strap hinge.

A half-strap hinge is preferable, with the strap part fastened to the handle.

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