cross-garnet

[ kraws-gahr-nit, kros- ]

noun

1. a T -shaped strap hinge with the crosspiece as the stationary member.

cross-garnet

noun

1. a hinge with a long horizontal strap fixed to the face of a door and a short vertical leaf fixed to the door frame

Word History and Origins

Origin of cross-garnet¹

First recorded in 1650–60

Example Sentences

They are usually hung by wrought-iron cross garnet or strap hinges fixed with screws or through bolts and nuts.

From Project Gutenberg

Common forms of hinges used on ledged doors are the cross garnet and the strap.

From Project Gutenberg