Hinge - English meaning

noun

A movable joint or mechanism on which a door, gate, or lid swings as it opens and closes or which connects linked objects.

Usage examples:

He had only time to back away before the thick wooden doors swung open, hinges protesting loudly.

verb

Attach or join with or as if with a hinge.

Usage examples:

The ironing board was set into the wall and hinged at the bottom

noun

A folding device, usually made of metal, that is attached to a door, gate, or lid on one side, allowing it to open and close

noun

A piece of metal that fastens the edge of a door, window, lid, etc. to something else and allows it to open or close

Usage examples:

We had to take the front door off its hinges to get our new sofa into the house.