hinge
Translation
hinge, pivot, joint
Examples
The door came off its hinges.
The door came off its hinges.
Please oil the squeaky hinge.
Please oil the squeaky hinge.
Grammar Patterns
a/the hinge on ((sth.)) The hinge on the gate is broken.
Similar Words
Synonyms: joint, pivot, axis
Etymology
Related to 'hang'. A hinge is what a door or lid 'hangs' on.
Memory Tips
Picture a door hinge. It's a small but crucial part that everything else pivots on. This helps remember the phrasal verb 'to hinge on' (to depend on).