 hinge |
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| 1. | [ noun ] a joint that holds two parts together so that one can swing relative to the other | |
| Synonyms: | flexible_joint | |
| Related terms: | joint butt_hinge tee_hinge strap_hinge gate exterior_door swing_door car_door French_door bi-fold_door pintle | |
| 2. | [ verb ] attach with a hinge | |
| Related terms: | attach | |
| 3. | [ noun ] a circumstance upon which subsequent events depend | |
| Examples: | "his absence is the hinge of our plan" |
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| Related terms: | circumstance | |
| Similar spelling: |
Hinze Hines Himes |
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