piano hinge

noun

: a hinge that has a thin pin joint and extends along the full length of the part to be moved

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web

Add a piano hinge to the trim piece and attach the other part of the hinge to the lid for the box. —Megan Boettcher, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Sep. 2022

For larger windows or sliding doors, attach two pieces of plywood together with 2x4's or a piano hinge. —Sun-Sentinel.com, 6 Sep. 2017

Word History

First Known Use

1905, in the meaning defined above