crepitaculum

/krɛpɪtəˈkʌləm/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of ancient Roman or medieval joint or hinge, especially for a door.

“The ancient castle’s crepitacula allowed for smooth movement of its massive wooden doors.”

2. noun

A type of joint or hinge in a machine or device.

“The engineer designed a new crepitaculum to improve the efficiency of the machine’s movement.”

Synonyms

  • hinge
  • joint

Antonyms

  • bolt
  • rivet