Pintle (Noun)
Meaning
A pin or bolt forming the pivot of a hinge.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The weld on the pintle of the hinge had broken due to excessive wear and tear.
- Inspecting the pintle on the gate revealed the source of the problem.
- A loose pintle on the barn door made it difficult to close properly.
- When replacing the hinge, start by attaching the pintle to the door frame.
- If the pintle becomes rusty, you can use lubricant to loosen it up again.