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 …

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.

Jan 2, 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 …

pintle, n. meanings, etymology, pronunciation and more in the Oxford English Dictionary

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

A pintle is a pin or bolt, often tapered, inserted into a gudgeon, which is used as a pivot or hinge. It is commonly used in towing vehicles, engines, and gates.

(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 …

Pintle definition: A pin or a bolt on which another part pivots.

A pintle is a pivot or a pin that serves as a hinge for a rudder or similar equipment on a ship. It is typically used in conjunction with a gudgeon, which is a fitting that holds the pintle, allowing for …