hinge

🇺🇸 /hɪndʒ/ 🇬🇧 /hɪndʒ/
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noun
R

A device that allows a door, lid, or gate to swing open and closed.

The door hinge was loose, causing it to squeak when opened.

verb
R

To attach something so it can swing open and closed.

The cabinet door was hinged on the left side for easy access.

translation

n. A device that allows a door, lid, or gate to swing open and closed.
v. To attach something so it can swing open and closed.

Word Forms

3rd Present hinges
Past hinged
Perfect hinged
Progressive hinging
Plural hinges

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