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hinge
[hinj]
noun
a jointed device or flexible piece on which a door, gate, shutter, lid, or other attached part turns, swings, or moves.
a natural anatomical joint at which motion occurs around a transverse axis, as that of the knee or a bivalve shell.
that on which something is based or depends; pivotal consideration or factor.
Also called mount.Philately.a gummed sticker for affixing a stamp to a page of an album, so folded as to form a hinge, allowing the stamp to be raised to reveal the text beneath.
verb (used without object)
to be dependent or contingent on, or as if on, a hinge (usually followed by on orupon ).
Everything hinges on his decision.
Synonyms: , , ,
verb (used with object)
to furnish with or attach by a hinge or hinges.
to attach as if by a hinge.
to make or consider as dependent upon; predicate.
He hinged his action on future sales.
hinge
/ ɪԻ /
noun
a device for holding together two parts such that one can swing relative to the other, typically having two interlocking metal leaves held by a pin about which they pivot
Technical name: ginglymus.anatomy a type of joint, such as the knee joint, that moves only backwards and forwards; a joint that functions in only one plane
a similar structure in invertebrate animals, such as the joint between the two halves of a bivalve shell
something on which events, opinions, etc, turn
Also called: mount.philately a small thin transparent strip of gummed paper for affixing a stamp to a page
verb
(tr) to attach or fit a hinge to (something)
(intr; usually foll by on or upon) to depend (on)
(intr) to hang or turn on or as if on a hinge
Other 51Թ Forms
- hingeless adjective
- hingelike adjective
- rehinge verb (used with object)
- well-hinged adjective
- ˈԲ adjective
- hinged adjective
- ˈԲˌ adjective
51Թ History and Origins
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of hinge1
Example Sentences
In fact, the entire live-action endeavor hinged on whether Toothless could be properly translated as a photorealistic dragon among human actors and physical sets, while retaining the charm of the animated movies.
In Santa Cruz, a full rebuild hinges upon state funding because “we don’t have $14 million at our disposal to put toward rebuilding the end of the wharf,” Elliot said of the city.
But politics hinges on finding advantage in adversity.
It’s not easy for NFL long snappers to stand out, their exacting trade hinging exclusively on repeating the same action without fail or fanfare.
Mondelēz described Aldi's business model as hinging on "low-priced private label products that resemble the look and feel of well-known brands".
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