hinge
noun
a jointed device or flexible piece on which a door, gate, shutter, lid, or other attached part turns, swings, or moves.
hinges
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pluralof hinge.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
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present tense formof hinge (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
hingenouna jointed device or flexible piece on which a door, gate, shutter, lid, or other attached part turns, swings, or moves.
Example Sentences
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Climaxing in a tense court case that hinges on what constitutes a slap, “Fjord” explores clashing cultures and mutual distrust, leaving us unsure how to feel.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 7, 2026
Still, Jain cautioned that its success hinges on offering enough utility to justify carrying an extra device.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 26, 2026
While the circumstances are very different, Norris' supporters also argue that his case hinges on disputed interpretations of medical evidence.
From BBC ● Sep. 25, 2026
That pain point hinges somewhat on weather, with snowy winters boosting customer traffic.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 21, 2026
If I sold that one, just think: I could buy more wire, maybe better hinges than the ones we pulled out of a set of cabinets someone was just throwing out last weekend...
From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz
