Hinge (Noun)

Meaning ¹

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

Classification

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

Synonyms

• Flexible Joint

Hyponyms

• Joint Hinge
• T Hinge

Related Words

• Hinge (verb)

Meaning ²

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

Classification

Nouns denoting natural processes.

Examples

• The weather was the hinge of the entire outdoor festival, and if it didn't cooperate, the whole event would be ruined.
• Her decision was the hinge of the entire business strategy, and the team waited anxiously for her to make up her mind.
• The upcoming election was the hinge of the country's future, and many people believed that the outcome would determine the course of history.
• The key piece of evidence was the hinge of the prosecution's case, and without it, they wouldn't have a chance of winning.
• The ability to secure funding was the hinge of the new startup's success, and the founders were desperate to find investors.