pintle

pintle Definition

pin·tle (pin′təl)

noun

a pin or bolt upon which some other part pivots or turns

Etymology: ME pintil, penis < OE pintel, dim. of pinn: see pin

pintle Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

nozzle: The Bosch fuel pump fed fuel through an injector with a pintle type nozzle with an injection pressure of 1,800 psi.
type: The Bosch fuel pump fed fuel through an injector with a pintle type nozzle with an injection pressure of 1,800 psi.

Noun used with modifier

rudder: The rudder pintle is mounted on a bronze bracket which extends 6in ( 152mm ) along the keel to give extra strength.

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