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T hinge

T hinge

6.8
A metal piece shaped like a T that lets a door or gate swing
  • noun
  • /ti hɪndʒ/
  • Specialized
translation icon : bisagra en T
  • The barn door swings smoothly on its sturdy T hinge.

Examples

  • After years of use, the old T hinge began to squeak and needed oiling.

  • The carpenter installed a new T hinge on the front door.

  • We chose a black T hinge for the rustic wooden gate.

  • I need to buy some T hinges for the gate.

  • The carpenter installed a new T hinge to ensure the gate swings smoothly.

  • She chose T hinges for the garden shed because they are strong and rust-resistant.

  • To repair the door, he replaced the broken T hinge with a heavy-duty one.

Synonyms

tee hinge
vsT hinge
  • Specialized
8.5

A metal T shaped plate that joins a door or gate to its frame and lets it open

is the same fastener but has a short leaf rather than a plate

Surface Forms

T hinge singular
T hinges plural

Morphology

T + hinge

The meaning 'a hinge shaped like the letter T' is directly and transparently derived from combining 'T' (the letter indicating shape) with 'hinge' (a metal joint). This type-of-by-shape naming is common and follows straightforward compounding, so a B1 learner who knows both constituents can readily infer the MWE's meaning.

Etymology

The noun T hinge is named for its shape: a long strap and a short part form a clear T, like the 'letter T'. That hinge shape is used to 'attach' and let 'doors' or 'gates' swing, so the name tells its job.