A pintle is a pin or bolt, usually inserted into a gudgeon, which is used as part of a pivot or hinge. Other applications include pintle and lunette ring for towing, and pintle pins securing casters in furniture.

Apr 18, 2024 · pintle noun pin· tle ˈpin-tᵊl : a usually upright pivot pin on which another part turns

PINTLE definition: a pin or bolt, especially one on which something turns, as the gudgeon of a hinge. See examples of pintle used in a sentence.

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Jan 20, 2026 · Noun pintle (plural pintles) (now dialectal) The penis. Synonym: tarse (fashion) A pin on the buckle of a belt used to fit into the holes of the belt and hold it at the desired level of tightness. …

pintle in American English (ˈpɪntəl ) noun Origin: ME pintil, penis < OE pintel, dim. of pinn: see pin a pin or bolt upon which some other part pivots or turns

1 day ago · /ˈpɪntl/ IPA guide Other forms: pintles Definitions of pintle noun a pin or bolt forming the pivot of a hinge see more

(Mechanical Engineering) a pin or bolt forming the pivot of a hinge. 2. (Automotive Engineering) the link bolt, hook, or pin on a vehicle's towing bracket. 3. (Automotive Engineering) the needle or plunger of …

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Definition A pintle is a pivot or pin that serves as a hinge or point of rotation for an object.