pintle

• Pasador o perno que sirve como punto de giro de un mecanismo articulado.

A noun referring to a pin or bolt that serves as the pivot point of a hinge mechanism.

1. Pivot pin or boltC2formal

   A pin or bolt that serves as the central pivot point for a hinge or similar mechanism.

   Pasador de pivote

   • The gate swung smoothly on its pintle.
   • The mechanic replaced the worn pintle in the hinge.
   • The rudder is attached to the boat by a pintle and gudgeon.

   Sinónimospinpivot