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Swinger's type of joint? (5)

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I believe the answer is:

hinge

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'type of joint?' is the definition.

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(Other definitions for hinge that I've seen before include "On what a door swings" , "Door pivot" , "What a door depends upon!" , "Door support" , "Device for letting door etc swing" .)

I've seen this clue in the Irish Times and the Irish Times (Crosaire).
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