hinge
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B2
/hɪndʒ/
pivot point
Etymology
Etymology Information
'hinge' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'heng,' where 'heng' meant 'to hang.'
Historical Evolution
'heng' transformed into the modern English word 'hinge' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to hang or attach,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a joint or mechanism.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a movable joint or mechanism on which a door, gate, or lid swings as it opens and closes, or that connects linked objects.
The door creaked on its rusty hinges.
Synonyms
Verb 1
to attach or join with or as if with a hinge.
The gate was hinged to the post.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35