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Definition of hinged - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
physical attachmentattached with a hinge for movement
- The hinged door swung open easily.
2.
postage stampTECH. affixed with a stamp hingeTECH.
- The hinged stamp was carefully placed in the album.
3.
- He was completely hinged after the party.
Origin of hinged
Middle English, heng (hang) + -ed (past participle)
Terms with hinged included in their meaning
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vehicle access
hinged part of a car for entering and exiting
coverings
hinged cover or screen for a window or door
bathroom
hinged seat on a toilet for sitting
container cover
the hinged cover of a trunk
tool
folding ladder with two hinged parts and broad flat steps
technology
mobile phone with a hinged cover
food
type of shellfish with two hinged shells
hinged movement
door that moves back and forth on hinges
transportation
hinged board at the back of a vehicle
containers
container with a hinged lid for food
utensil
tool with two hinged legs for gripping or picking up objects
furniture
table with a hinged section that extends the surface
structure
door with vertical hinged leaves folding together
furniture privacy
furniture with hinged panels used to divide space
automobile
hinged cover for a car's trunk
architecture
window hinged at the top opening outward
architecture
window with frames hinged at side or top
machinery
mechanical device with two hinged parts for grabbing or digging
architecture
window above a door, sometimes hinged to a crosspiece
burrow-building
spider that constructs a burrow with a hinged cover
architecture
hinged or sliding door in a floor or ceiling
automobile
hinged cover over the engine of a vehicle
car
small hinged window in a vehicle door for ventilation
laptop
portable computer with a hinged design
Examples of hinged in a sentence
A hinged panel revealed the hidden compartment. The collector preferred hinged stamps for his collection. Hinged stamps are often less valuable to collectors. After taking the pills, he felt completely hinged. The concert left him feeling hinged for hours.
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- French:à charnière, charniéré, ...
- German:aufklappbar, mit Falz versehen, ...
- Italian:incernierato, cernierato, ...
- Spanish:con bisagras, con bisagra, ...
- Portuguese:articulado, com dobradiça, ...
- Chinese:铰链的, 已铰链的, ...
- Japanese:蝶番付きの, ヒンジ付きの, ...
- Arabic:مَفْصُول, مُلْصَق بِمِفْصَلَة, ...
- Hebrew:מְחוּבָּר בְּצִיר, מֻדְבָּק, ...
- Russian:на петлях, прикрепленный, ...
- Ukrainian:на шарнірах, шарнірований, ...
- Hindi:काजदार, संलग्न, ...
Definition of hinge - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
mechanicsjoint on which a door or lid swings
- The wooden door creaked loudly as its hinge needed oiling..
2.
crucial pointcentral point or principle on which everything depends
- The success of the project hinges on timely completion..
3.
relationshipperson in polyamory connected to two others
- She was the hinge in their relationship.
4.
biologyTECH. joint in a bivalve shell allowing movementTECH.
- The clam's hinge was visible when it opened.
5.
stampDated small paper for attaching stamps in albumsDated
- He used a hinge to secure the stamp.
Verb
1.
dependencyintr. depend on a particular factor or conditionintr.
- The success of the plan hinges on funding.
2.
attachmenttr. attach something using a hingetr.
- They hinged the cabinet doors carefully.
3.
rotationintr. move like rotating around a fixed pointintr.
- The gate hinges smoothly on its post.
Images of hinge
joint on which a door or lid swings 
joint in a bivalve shell allowing movement 
small paper for attaching stamps in albums
Expressions with hinge
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depend on something for success or result
The plan will hinge on the weather.
depend on something for result or condition
The plan will hinge upon the weather.
hinge attaching a door to its frame
The door hinge was rusty and needed oiling.
hinge with two metal plates joined by a pin
The carpenter installed a butt hinge on the door.
joint allowing movement in one plane only
The hinge joint in your elbow lets you bend your arm.
hinge with long narrow leaves for attachment
The barn door was fitted with a sturdy strap hinge..
imaginary or real line about which a hinged part turns
The door's hinge axis must be perfectly vertical to avoid unwanted swinging.
acting in an irrational manner
Her sudden outburst showed she was off her hinge.
Origin of hinge
Middle English, heng (to hang)
Examples of hinge in a sentence
She inspected the hinge to ensure it was secure. The debate's outcome was the hinge of the entire conference. The hinge of the argument was the final piece of evidence. As a hinge, he balanced both relationships well. The hinge role required careful communication between partners. The hinge allowed the shell to open and close.
Scientists studied the hinge to understand its function. She carefully placed the hinge on the album page. Each stamp was attached with a small hinge. The outcome of the match hinges on the referee's decision. His promotion hinges on the completion of the project. The carpenter hinged the gate to the fence. She hinged a small lid onto the wooden box. The door hinges to allow easy access. Watch how the lid hinges open with a gentle push.
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- French:charnière, dépendre, ...
- German:Scharnier, abhängen von, ...
- Italian:cardine, dipendere, ...
- Spanish:bisagra, depender, ...
- Portuguese:dobradiça, depender, ...
- Chinese:铰链, 取决于, ...
- Japanese:蝶番, かかる, ...
- Arabic:مِفْصَل, اِعْتَمَدَ, ...
- Hebrew:צִיר, לִהְיוֹת תָּלוּי בְּ, ...
- Russian:петля, зависеть, ...
- Ukrainian:завіса, залежати, ...
- Hindi:कब्जा, निर्भर करना, ...
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