Akademik

hinge
1. noun /ˈhɪndʒ/
a) A jointed or flexible device that allows the pivoting of a door etc. See also pintel.
b) A stamp hinge, a folded and gummed paper rectangle for affixing postage stamps in an album.
Syn: quartile
2. verb /ˈhɪndʒ/
a) To attach by, or equip with a hinge.

The flake hinged at an inclusion in the core.

b) To depend on something.

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