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Vocabulary Entry
hinge
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A movable joint or mechanism that allows the door, gate, or lid to swing open or closed.
Example Sentences
"The door creaked as the rusty hinge opened."
"I need to buy new hinges for the cabinet."
"He adjusted the hinge to ensure the gate closed properly."
V
verb
To attach or secure something using a hinge, or to operate it as if it were hinged.
Example Sentences
"We need to hinge the door to the frame."
"She hinged the lid so it wouldn't fall off."
"The artist decided to hinge the canvas for easier display."