hinged

VERB

be contingent on

Synonyms

STRONGEST

depend revolve around

STRONG

hang pivot rest turn

WEAK

be subject to be undecided pend stand on turn on

Example Sentences

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"The gum is Mint Never Hinged and, since its exposure to light has been limited, the stamp's colours are rich and the paper is bright," Siegel Auction Galleries wrote in the stamp's description.

From BBC • Nov. 13, 2023

Hinged transition spans near each end of the bridge change their slope as the floating pontoons rise or fall.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 23, 2019

Hinged at the bottom, it swung down, and Dempsey fell forward with it.

From Time Magazine Archive

Hinged filler cushions hide the centerline transom walk-through.

From Time Magazine Archive

Hinged from the side is a curved piece for ease in holding.

From Bloodletting Instruments in the National Museum of History and Technology by Appel, Toby