- hinge, flexible joint - a joint that holds two parts together so that one can swing relative to the other
--1 is a kind of joint
--1 is a part of
--1 has parts: pintleexterior door, outside door; swing door, swinging door; French door; bi-fold door; car door; gate
--1 has particulars:butt hinge; strap hinge, joint hinge; tee hinge, T hinge