Pintle

6 lettersnounrare

Updated June 2026

Definition

A vertical pin or bolt that forms the pivot point of a hinge, particularly one used to hang a rudder or heavy gate.

“The shipwright replaced the corroded pintle before refitting the rudder to the stern of the vessel.”

Pronunciation

Syllables

pin·tle

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Synonyms

pivot pinbolthinge pin

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