A continuous, hinge having a longitudinally supported portion and a longitudinally free end. Supports in the supported portion prevent relative sliding between pivotable hinge members. Relative longitudinal sliding between hinge members in the free end is unrestricted. In a pinless embodiment, geared hinge members are meshed and held together by a clamp. The supports comprise thrust bearings that engage laterally extending surfaces in recesses in gear segments of the hinge members. In a pinned embodiment, a continuous pin extends through aligned knuckles. The knuckles of one hinge member in the supported portion longitudinally support adjacent knuckles of the other hinge member.