hinge

Pronunciation

• enPR: hĭnj
• IPA: /ˈhɪndʒ/
• SAMPA: /"hIndZ/

Noun

Singular hinge

Plural hinges

A hinge

1. (countable) A hinge is a small metal thing that holds a door to the wall and bends to let the door move.

   The door hinges made a squeaking noise as it opened.

Verb

Plain form hinge

Third-person singular hinges

Past tense hinged

Past participle hinged

Present participle hinging

1. If something hinges on something, it depends on it.