pintle Definition
- 1a pin or bolt on which something pivots or turns
- 2a pin or bolt on a hinge that fits into a socket
Using pintle: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "pintle" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The pintle on the gate had rusted and needed to be replaced.
Example
The pintle and gudgeon hinge is commonly used in boats.
Example
The pintle and hook system is used to attach trailers to vehicles.
pintle Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for pintle
- trunnion
- hinge pin
- pivot pin
- axle pin
Phrases with pintle
a type of trailer hitch that uses a pintle hook mounted on the tow vehicle to engage a lunette ring on the trailer
Example
The pintle hitch is commonly used for heavy-duty towing applications.
a type of hinge consisting of a pintle (a pin or bolt on which something pivots or turns) and a gudgeon (a socket or bracket for holding a pintle)
Example
The pintle and gudgeon hinge is commonly used in boats.
a type of hitching mechanism used for attaching a trailer to a tow vehicle, consisting of a hook that latches onto a lunette ring on the trailer
Example
The pintle hook is commonly used for military vehicles and heavy equipment.
Summary: pintle in Brief
A 'pintle' [pin-tl] is a pin or bolt on which something pivots or turns, or a pin or bolt on a hinge that fits into a socket. It is commonly used in hinges, trailer hitches, and other applications where rotation or pivoting is required. Examples include 'The pintle on the gate had rusted and needed to be replaced.' and 'The pintle and gudgeon hinge is commonly used in boats.'
