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hinged


Meanings
  • adjective

    Fixed in place by a hinge, allowing free movement.

    - "The door is hinged to the wall."
    - "The hinged lid covers the pot."

Pronunciation




  1. Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=79241295"

Rhymes
Words rhyming with hinged
mended , lended , rendered
Variants
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hinge , hinged , hinges , hinging
Etymology
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From Old English hengan, meaning 'to bend'. The word 'hinge' comes from the Old English word 'hengian', which meant 'to bend' or 'to hang'. This is likely due to the fact that hinges allow for both bending and hanging.


Trivia
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  1. The largest hinge ever made was used on the USS Enterprise aircraft carrier, which had a span of 33 feet (10 meters).

  2. The word 'hinge' is also used metaphorically to refer to a crucial point or connection in a situation.


Related Concepts
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  1. Hinge pin: A pin that passes through the hinge, connecting the two parts and allowing them to move.

  2. Ball-and-socket hinge: A type of hinge where one part is a ball and the other is a socket, allowing for a wide range of motion.


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The hinge is a common mechanical device used to connect two objects and allow them to move freely. It has been used in various forms throughout history, from simple wooden hinges to complex metal ones. Hinges have been used in doors, windows, boxes, and other objects where a movable joint is needed.

How to Memorize "hinged"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a door swinging open and closed. The door is hinged to the wall, allowing it to move freely.

  2. associate

    - Think of the word 'hinge' as a connection point, like a joint in the body.

  3. mnemonics

    - Remember that 'hinge' comes from the Old English word 'hengian', which means 'to bend'. Visualize bending the door or other object at the hinge.


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