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
Texas Stock Exchange’s audacious plan to challenge Wall Street’s financial dominance hinges on convincing companies to ditch their New York listings.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 9, 2026
The door of the flat opens of its own volition, locks falling open and hinges swinging wildly.
From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern
