cardine

Definitions of cardine
  1. noun
    a joint that holds two parts together so that one can swing relative to the other
    synonyms: cerniera
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    articolazione, attacco, comproprietario, giunto, giunzione
    junction by which parts or objects are joined together
  2. noun
    one of the four main compass points
    synonyms: punto cardinale
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    nord, settentrione
    the cardinal compass point that is at 0 or 360 degrees
    est, levante, oriente
    the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
    meridione, mezzogiorno, sud
    the cardinal compass point that is at 180 degrees
    occaso, occidente, ovest, ponente
    the cardinal compass point that is a 270 degrees
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