"Pintles" Example Sentences
1. The pintles on the boat's rudder needed to be replaced.
2. He examined the pintles to see if they were still intact.
3. The hinges were held in place by pintles.
4. The boat's pintles were made of stainless steel.
5. The pintles were used to attach the rudder to the stern.
6. The pintles had become corroded from exposure to seawater.
7. The pintles needed to be lubricated before the boat could be launched.
8. The pintles were securely fastened to the hull of the boat.
9. She carefully inspected the pintles before setting sail.
10. The hinges needed to be adjusted so that the pintles fit snugly.
11. The pintles were an important component of the boat's steering system.
12. There was some damage to the pintles that needed to be repaired.
13. The noisy pintles made it difficult to steer the boat.
14. The pintles had to be aligned properly for the rudder to work.
15. The pintles and gudgeons needed to be greased regularly.
16. The pintles were located at the bottom of the rudder.
17. The shipwright replaced the pintles with new ones.
18. The pintles had to be removed in order to replace the rudder.
19. The pintles were carefully crafted by skilled artisans.
20. A broken pintle made it nearly impossible to steer the boat.
21. The pintles were designed to withstand strong currents and rough seas.
22. The pintles and gudgeons were made from different materials.
23. The boat rocked violently as one of the pintles gave way.
24. The pintles were attached to the sternpost of the boat.
25. The pintles and gudgeons were an integral part of the boat's steering mechanism.
26. The pintles were secured to the rudder with sturdy bolts.
27. The pintles and gudgeons were coated with anti-fouling paint to prevent marine growth.
28. The pintles were replaced as part of routine maintenance.
29. A loose pintle caused the rudder to swing wildly.
30. The pintles were inspected by the boating safety inspector.
Common Phases
1. The
pintles on the hinge were rusted shut;
2. The ship's rudder was controlled by
pintles;
3. The
pintles on the gate had to be adjusted for it to close properly;
4. The
pintles on the latch allowed the door to swing open and closed;
5. The
pintles on the flagpole kept the flag securely in place.