'Gemel hinge' definitions:

Definition of 'Gemel hinge'

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  • Gemel \Gem"el\, n.
  • 1. One of the twins. [Obs.] --Wyclif. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. (Heb.) One of the barrulets placed parallel and closed to each other. Cf. Bars gemel, under Gemel, a. [1913 Webster]
  • Two gemels silver between two griffins passant. --Strype. [1913 Webster]
  • Gemel hinge (Locksmithing), a hinge consisting of an eye or loop and a hook.
  • Gemel ring, a ring with two or more links; a gimbal. See Gimbal.
  • Gemel window, a window with two bays. [1913 Webster]