Hinges: meaning, definitions and examples

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hinges

 

[ หˆhษชndส’ษชz ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

door hardware

A jointed or flexible device on which a door, gate, or lid swings as it opens and closes.

Synonyms

articulation, joints, pivot

Examples of usage

  • The hinges on the door were rusty and creaked loudly.
  • She carefully lubricated the hinges to ensure the door would swing smoothly.
  • The hinges of the gate were broken, making it difficult to open and close.
  • I need to replace the hinges on my cabinet as they are no longer functioning properly.
Context #2 | Verb

dependency

To depend on; to be contingent on; to turn on.

Synonyms

depend, rely, rest

Examples of usage

  • The success of the project hinges on securing funding.
  • Her decision to accept the job offer hinges on the salary and benefits package.
  • Our plans for the weekend hinge on the weather forecast.

Translations

Translations of the word "hinges" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น dobradiรงas

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เคฌเฅเคœเฅ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Scharniere

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ engsel

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะตั‚ะปั–

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ zawiasy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่ถ็•ช (ใกใ‚‡ใ†ใคใŒใ„)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท charniรจres

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ bisagras

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท menteลŸeler

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฒฝ์ฒฉ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ูุตู„ุงุช

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ panty

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ pรกnty

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้“ฐ้“พ (jiวŽoliร n)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ teฤaji

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ lamir

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ะพะฟัะฐะปะฐั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒแƒ™แƒ”แƒชแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ menteลŸษ™lษ™r

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ bisagras

Etymology

The word 'hinges' has its origin in Old English 'henge' meaning 'hanging'. It has evolved over the years to refer to the jointed or flexible devices used for doors and gates. The concept of hinges dates back to ancient times when various mechanisms were developed to facilitate the opening and closing of doors. Today, hinges play a crucial role in the functionality of doors, gates, cabinets, and other objects that require swinging or rotating movement.

See also: hinge, unhinge.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #12,331, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.