hinges

Meanings

• noun

  A type of hardware fitting that connects two parts and allows them to move relative to each other with little or no friction.

  - "The door hinges were old and needed to be replaced."
  - "The hinges on the gate were rusty."

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Synonyms

har , quartile

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with hinges
things , rings , springs

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Variants

List of all variants of hinges that leads to same result
hinge , hinge line , hinges , hinged , hinging , butt hinge , butt hinges , piano hinge , piano hinges

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Etymology

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The Old English word 'hanga' meaning 'hinge' or 'suspend' is the origin of the term 'hinges'.

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Trivia

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1. The world's largest hinge was made in Sweden and measured 14 meters (46 feet) long.

2. The ancient Egyptians used animal bones as hinges for their doors.

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Related Concepts

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1. door: Doors are commonly associated with hinges as they are the most common application of hinges.

2. gate: Gates also use hinges to allow for movement and access control.

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Culture

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Hinges have been used for thousands of years and have played an essential role in the functioning of doors, gates, and other movable structures. They have been depicted in various forms of art and literature.

How to Memorize "hinges"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a door opening and closing, imagining the hinges that make this motion possible.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'hinges' with the concept of connection and movement.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Hinges help heavy items swing' to remember the function of hinges.

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