hinge :: Lexipedia - Where words have meaning

Nouns (2)

n. a circumstance upon which subsequent events depend; "his absence is the hinge of our plan"

n. a joint that holds two parts together so that one can swing relative to the other

Verbs (2)

attach by a hinge, attach with a hinge

v. attach with a hinge

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Fuzzynyms (23)

n. axis consisting of a short shaft that supports something that turns

junction, conjunction

n. something that joins or connects

v. be contingent upon (something that is elided); "That depends"

hang, be burdensome, be oppressive

v. be menacing, burdensome, or oppressive; "This worry hangs on my mind"; "The cloud of suspicion hangs over her"

center, centre, move into the center

v. move into the center; "That vase in the picture is not centered"

hang

v. place in position as by a hinge so as to allow free movement in one direction; "hang a door"

hang, hang up, cause to hang

v. cause to be hanging or suspended; "Hang that picture on the wall"

rest, be in a resting position

v. not move; be in a resting position

v. rest on or as if on a pillow; "pillow your head"

stay, rest, remain, continue

v. stay the same; remain in a certain state; "The dress remained wet after repeated attempts to dry it"; "rest assured"; "stay alone"; "He remained unmoved by her tears"; "The bad weather continued for another week"

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