Shutter hardware (5)

I believe the answer is:

hinge

(Other definitions for hinge that I've seen before include "Moving joint" , "Door pivot" , "Flexible joint" , "Door support" , "Joint on which things turn" .)

I've seen this clue in the LA Times.

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