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hinge 1. a device for holding together two parts such that one can swing relative to the other, typically having two interlocking metal leaves held by a pin about which they pivot 2. Anatomy a type of joint, such as the knee joint, that moves only backwards and forwards; a joint that functions in only one plane 3. a similar structure in invertebrate animals, such as the joint between the two halves of a bivalve shell 4. Philately a small thin transparent strip of gummed paper for affixing a stamp to a page hinge [hinj] (design engineering) A pair of metal leaves forming a jointed device on which a swinging part turns. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| The most high-profile pair is a futuristic wrap from Oakley that tightly fits the face and has a hingeless frame for athletes who don't like anything pinching their ears. The H-1 upgrades include an enormous amount of commonality between the two aircraft including engines (GE-T700 engines), four blade all composite, hingeless, bearingless main rotor system and tail rotor, identical drive trains, hydraulics and electrical distribution systems. The Omnicarbon heart valve is unique in that it is the only monoleaflet valve-- a valve with a single hingeless pivoting disc--to employ pyrolytic carbon in both its housing and disc for improved blood compatibility. |
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