hinge


Definition: Meaning of, hinge in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / hɪn(d)ʒ /

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hinge hinges
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  1. a piece of metal fastened to a door, lid etc that allows it to swing open and shut
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Prsesent Past Past Participle
hinge hinged hinged
Present Participle Third Person Singular
hinging hinges
  1. [transitive usually passive] to attach something, using a hinge
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hinge used in phrases

  • T hinge (noun)
    1. a hinge that looks like the letter T when it is opened; similar to a strap hinge except that one strap has been replaced by half of a butt hinge that can be mortised flush into the stationary frame
  • butt hinge (noun)
    1. a hinge mortised flush into the edge of the door and jamb
  • hinge joint (noun)
    1. a freely moving joint in which the bones are so articulated as to allow extensive movement in one plane
    2. a joint allowing movement in one plane only
  • hinge on (verb)
    1. be contingent on
  • hinge upon (verb)
    1. be contingent on
  • joint hinge (noun)
    1. e.g., a door or lid a hinge with two long straps; one strap is fastened to the surface of a moving part and the other is fastened to the adjacent stationary frame
  • strap hinge (noun)
    1. e.g., a door or lid a hinge with two long straps; one strap is fastened to the surface of a moving part and the other is fastened to the adjacent stationary frame
  • tee hinge (noun)
    1. a hinge that looks like the letter T when it is opened; similar to a strap hinge except that one strap has been replaced by half of a butt hinge that can be mortised flush into the stationary frame
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