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   hinge

   /hɪn(d)ʒ/

   noun

   • 1. a movable joint or mechanism on which a door, gate, or lid swings as it opens and closes or which connects linked objects.
   • ▪ a natural joint which performs a function similar to that of a man-made hinge, for example that of a bivalve shell.
   • ▪ a central or pivotal point or principle on which everything depends: "this period can be called the hinge of history"

   verb

   • 1. attach or join with or as if with a hinge: "the ironing board was set into the wall and hinged at the bottom"
   • ▪ (of a door or part of a structure) hang and turn on a hinge: "the skull's jaw hinged down"
   • ▪ depend entirely on: "the future of the industry could hinge on the outcome of next month's election"

   Word Origin Middle Englishhenge; related to hang.

   Derivatives

   • 1. hingeless adjective

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   What is a door hinge?

   • A hinge is a type of joint that attaches two things together while allowing for limited movement. A door hinge fastens the door to the wall and lets the door swing open. A hinge is a joint that holds two pieces of something together while allowing one piece to move in a swinging motion. When used as a verb, hinge can mean "to attach a hinge ."

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   What does hinge mean in zoology?

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   What is a hinge made of?

   • A hinge is a moveable joint made of metal, wood, or plastic that joins two things so that one of them can swing freely. Heavy doors opened on oiled hinges. ma or mon? Drag the correct answer into the box.

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   a folding device, usually made of metal, that is attached to a door, gate, or lid on one side, allowing it to open and close. (Definition of hinge from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press) Examples of hinge.

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   noun. a joint that holds two parts together so that one can swing relative to the other. synonyms: flexible joint. see more. noun. a circumstance upon which subsequent events depend. “his absence is the hinge of our plan” see more. verb. attach with a hinge. see more. Pronunciation. US. /hɪndʒ/ UK. /hɪndʒ/ Cite this entry. Style: MLA. "Hinge."

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