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noun
A kind of hinge used in hanging doors, lid, covers, etc.; so named because fastened on the edge of the door, which butts against the frame, stop molding, and casing, instead of on its face, like the strap hinge; also called a butt.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: business, carpentry, construction, manufacturing
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noun
a hinge mortised flush into the edge of the door and jamb
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Broader terms: hinge, flexible joint
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