- Types:
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butt hinge
a hinge mortised flush into the edge of the door and jamb
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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
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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a hinge that looks like the letter T when it is opened; similar to a strap hinge except that one strap has been replaced by half of a butt hinge that can be mortised flush into the stationary frame
