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A hinge is a mechanical device that connects two solid objects, allowing rotation between them. Hinges may be made of flexible material or of moving components. In biology, many joints function as hinges.

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There are three main types of door hinges:

Butt/Mortise Hinges, usually in threes, which are inset into the door and frame
Continuous Hinges, which run the entire length of the door (also known as a "Piano Hinge")
Pivot Hinges which pivot in openings in the floor and the top of the door frame

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