hinge
/hɪndʒ/
noun
- A movable joint or device that attaches a door, gate, lid, or other object to a frame, allowing it to swing open and closed.
- The door squeaked because the hinge needed oil.
- He replaced the broken hinge on the kitchen cabinet.
- The gate swung smoothly on its new metal hinges.
verb
- To attach or connect something using a hinge.
- The carpenter hinged the cupboard door carefully.
- They hinged the two panels together so they could fold.
- The lid is hinged at the back of the box.
- To depend entirely on a particular thing or condition.
- The whole argument hinges on one key fact.
- The success of the project hinges on everyone working together.
- Our picnic plans hinge on whether it rains or not.
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