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hinged

|hinged|

/hɪndʒd/

(hinge)

pivot point

Base Form	Plural	3rd Person Sing.	Past	Past Participle	Present Participle
hinge	hinges	hinges	hinged	hinged	hinging

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'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to hang or attach', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a movable joint or mechanism'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Verb 1

past tense or past participle form of 'hinge'.

The gate was hinged to allow easy access.

Adjective 1

having a hinge or hinges; attached or joined by a hinge.

The door is hinged on the right side.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45