hinging
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B2
/ˈhɪndʒɪŋ/
(hinge)
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'.
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
Idioms
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:40