strap hinge

/stræp hɪndʒ/
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Other forms: strap hinges

Definitions of strap hinge
  1. noun
    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
    synonyms: joint hinge
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    type of:
    flexible joint, hinge
    a joint that holds two parts together so that one can swing relative to the other
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