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- pronunciation:
- hInj
- parts of speech:
- noun, intransitive verb, transitive verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, verb), Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
a device, as on a door or lid, usu. consisting of two pieces connected at a joint so that one piece can open, close, or swing upon the other, stationary piece.
The hinges allow the door to open and close.
- similar words:
- joint, pivot
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| definition 2: |
a part of a living organism that functions similarly, such as an elbow or the part that connects the two halves of a clam shell.
- synonyms:
- joint
- similar words:
- ankle, articulation, elbow, knee
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| definition 3: |
a crucial part or principle, as of an argument.
This was the hinge of his defense.- synonyms:
- basis, foundation
- similar words:
- care, center, premise
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adjective + (n.)hinge
broken, continuous, creaking, flexible, future, inner, loose, oiled, open, proper, rusted, rusty, solid, squeaky, stainless, sturdy, top, wooden, wrought-iron
verb + (n.)hinge
bend, blow, creak, fix, fly, hang, install, knock, locate, mark, mount, oil, open, pivot, rip, screw, shudder, swing, tear
(n.)hinge
+ verb
attach, burst, connect, crack, fasten, fold, groan, pop, rotate, secure, slam, slide, snap, squeak, squeal
noun + (n.)hinge
ankle,
blow,
brass,
butt,
chisel,
creak,
door,
doorknob,
fate,
fence,
gate,
groan,
hood,
iron,
leather,
metal,
outcome,
pair,
panel,
piano,
plastic,
prospect,
roller,
screen,
squeak,
squeal,
steel,
strap,
success,
survival,
will,
wrist
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| part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
| inflections: |
hinges, hinging, hinged |
| definition: |
to depend (usu. fol. by "on" or "upon").
Success hinges upon her cooperation.- synonyms:
- depend, hang
- similar words:
- pivot, rest, ride
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| related words: |
revolve |
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| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| definition: |
to supply or connect with or as if with a hinge or hinges.
The door was hinged on the left side.- similar words:
- articulate, joint, pivot
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adverb + (v.)hinge
fully, ultimately
(v.)hinge
+ adverb
entirely, forward, largely, part, primarily
(v.)hinge
+ noun
ability, assumption, bottom, cabinet, communication, consideration, contract, cooperation, extent, hip, interpretation, middle, possibility, testimony, top, understanding, waist
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| derivation: |
hingelike (adj.) |
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