Scharnier
- The term 'scharnier' is not an English word; it is a Dutch and German word meaning 'hinge'. In English, it refers to a mechanical bearing that connects two solid objects, typically allowing only a limited angle of rotation between them. nounThe door was attached to the frame with a sturdy scharnier to ensure smooth opening and closing.He examined the scharnier of the cabinet to see if it needed oiling.