HINGE as NOUN

1. Meaning
   • a joint that holds two parts together so that one can swing relative to the other
   Synonym(s)
   • flexible joint (what does flexible joint mean?)
   Hypernyms(s) hinge is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • joint (what does joint mean?)
   Hyponym(s)
   • butt hinge (what does butt hinge mean?)
   • strap hinge (what does strap hinge mean?)
   • joint hinge (what does joint hinge mean?)
   • tee hinge (what does tee hinge mean?)
   • T hinge (what does T hinge mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • hinge (what does hinge mean?)
2. Meaning
   • a circumstance upon which subsequent events depend
   Usage Example(s)
   • his absence is the hinge of our plan
   Hypernyms(s) hinge is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • circumstance (what does circumstance mean?)

HINGE as VERB

1. Meaning
   • attach with a hinge
   Hypernyms(s) hinge is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • attach (what does attach mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • hinge (what does hinge mean?)
   • flexible joint (what does flexible joint mean?)