Verb
the outcome of the game hinged on a single play
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Noun
With its patented super hinge technology, Mr. Lid is a quantum leap in storage solutions.—Lauren Carpenter, USA TODAY, 9 June 2024 The insect wing hinge is a specialized joint that connects an insect’s wings with its body.—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Ars Technica, 22 Apr. 2024
Verb
Douglas Weinberg Look elsewhere Manhattan: The state of our MTA does not hinge only on the funds that would have been raised by congestion pricing.—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 25 June 2024 Bend your right knee and hinge into your right hip, keeping your back flat and your left leg straight.—Mallory Creveling, Health, 19 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for hinge
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Word History
Etymology
Noun
Middle English heng; akin to Middle Dutch henge hook, Old English hangian to hang
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