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butterfly hinge

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Definition of butterfly hinge

: a decorative hinge that has the appearance of a butterfly when the leaves are spread flat

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“Butterfly hinge.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/butterfly%20hinge. Accessed 22 Oct. 2021.

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