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Rising hinges

Scope note

Door hinges fabricated with a slope on the knuckle which causes the door to rise when opened. Rising hinges are used when there are obstructions along the door's bottom edge, such as carpeting. MEANS

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

300033380

Broader Terms used

butt hinges

Equivalent Terms used

rising hinge

Created

13yrs ago

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