crossgarnet

cross-gar·net

[kraws-gahr-nit, kros-]
noun
a T -shaped strap hinge with the crosspiece as the stationary member. See illus. under hinge.
Also called T hinge.


Origin:
1650–60

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cross-garnet
 
n
a hinge with a long horizontal strap fixed to the face of a door and a short vertical leaf fixed to the door frame

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Crossgarnet is always a great word to know.
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an arrangement of five objects, as trees, in a square or rectangle, one at each corner and one in the middle.
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