/ hɪndʒ; NAmE / noun , verb
■ noun
a piece of metal, plastic, etc. on which a door, lid or gate moves freely as it opens or closes :
The door had been pulled off its hinges.
■ verb
[ vn ] [ usually passive ] to attach sth with a hinge
► hinged adjective :
a hinged door / lid
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PHRASAL VERBS
- hinge on / upon sth
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WORD ORIGIN
Middle English henge ; related to hang .