Pintle

Pronunciation: /pɪntl/

Definitions of pintle

noun a pin or bolt on which another part pivots

Example Sentences

A1 A pintle is a small pin or bolt on which another part pivots.

A2 The gate was hanging by a single pintle, making it easy to swing open.

B1 The mechanic replaced the worn pintle on the hinge of the door.

B2 The pintle and gudgeon system allows the rudder to pivot smoothly on the boat.

C1 The engineer designed a new pintle and gudgeon assembly for the suspension bridge.

C2 The precision engineering of the pintle ensures the stability and durability of the rotating mechanism.

Examples of pintle in a Sentence

formal The pintle is a crucial component in the design of the hinge.

informal Make sure you tighten the pintle on the gate so it swings properly.

slang I have no idea what this pintle thing is supposed to do.

figurative The pintle of trust must be firmly in place for a relationship to work.

Grammatical Forms of pintle

• past tense: pintled
• plural: pintles
• comparative: more pintle
• superlative: most pintle
• present tense: pintles
• future tense: will pintle
• perfect tense: have pintled
• continuous tense: is pintling
• singular: pintle
• positive degree: pintle
• infinitive: to pintle
• gerund: pintling
• participle: pintling

Origin and Evolution of pintle

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'pintle' originated from Middle English, derived from Old French 'pintel' meaning 'peg, bolt'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'pintle' has evolved to refer to a pin or bolt on which something pivots or oscillates, particularly in the context of hinges and machinery.