hinge

English Thesaurus

1. a joint that holds two parts together so that one can swing relative to the other (noun.artifact)

hypernym	:	joint,
definition	:	junction by which parts or objects are joined together (noun.artifact)

hyponym	:	butt hinge,
definition	:	a hinge mortised flush into the edge of the door and jamb (noun.artifact)

hyponym	:	joint hinge, strap hinge,
definition	:	a hinge with two long straps; one strap is fastened to the surface of a moving part (e.g., a door or lid) and the other is fastened to the adjacent stationary frame (noun.artifact)

hyponym	:	t hinge, tee hinge,
definition	:	a hinge that looks like the letter T when it is opened; similar to a strap hinge except that one strap has been replaced by half of a butt hinge that can be mortised flush into the stationary frame (noun.artifact)

part holonym	:	pintle,
definition	:	a pin or bolt forming the pivot of a hinge (noun.artifact)

part meronym	:	bi-fold door,
definition	:	an interior door (noun.artifact)

part meronym	:	car door,
definition	:	the door of a car (noun.artifact)

part meronym	:	exterior door, outside door,
definition	:	a doorway that allows entrance to or exit from a building (noun.artifact)

part meronym	:	french door,
definition	:	a light door with transparent or glazed panels extending the full length (noun.artifact)

part meronym	:	gate,
definition	:	a movable barrier in a fence or wall (noun.artifact)

part meronym	:	swing door, swinging door,
definition	:	a door that swings on a double hinge; opens in either direction (noun.artifact)

2. a circumstance upon which subsequent events depend (noun.state)

hypernym	:	circumstance,
definition	:	a condition that accompanies or influences some event or activity (noun.state)

3. attach with a hinge (verb.contact)

hypernym	:	attach,
definition	:	cause to be attached (verb.contact)

4. a joint that holds two parts together so that one can swing relative to the other (noun.artifact)

derivation	:	hinge,
definition	:	attach with a hinge (verb.contact)

5. attach with a hinge (verb.contact)

derivation	:	flexible joint, hinge,
definition	:	a joint that holds two parts together so that one can swing relative to the other (noun.artifact)

6. a joint that holds two parts together so that one can swing relative to the other (noun.artifact)

derivation	:	hinge,
definition	:	attach with a hinge (verb.contact)

7. attach with a hinge (verb.contact)

derivation	:	flexible joint, hinge,
definition	:	a joint that holds two parts together so that one can swing relative to the other (noun.artifact)