hinge

The direction of the artificial-intelligence trade perhaps hinges most on two individuals — and Wall Street is about to hear from one of them.

I watch in awe as a purple force field spreads across the door, melting into the hinges and gaps.

Then came an ear-piercing scream, like a thousand unoiled door hinges all swinging at the same time.

There was some scrambling about, and the sound of creaking, like a rusty hinge, followed by delighted yelps from the Incorrigibles.

Beowulf helpfully lubricated the hinges with a bit of drool; after a “heave, ho!” from Simon and a final twist to the knob, the door creaked open.