HINGE


Meaning of HINGE in English

■ noun a movable joint or mechanism by which a door, gate, or lid opens and closes or which connects linked objects.

■ verb ( ~s , ~ing or hinging , ~d )

1》 attach or join with or as if with a ~.

2》 ( ~ on ) depend entirely on.

Derivatives

~less adjective

Origin

ME henge ; related to hang .

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