hinges
n. countable B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈhɪndʒɪz// UK //hˈɪndʒɪz// hinges
n. the metal parts that join a door or lid to a frame and let it swing open and shut. You usually find them on doors, gates, and laptop screens.
n. mechanical joints that connect two solid objects, typically allowing only a limited angle of rotation between them.
The door squeaks because the hinges are old.
The carpenter carefully aligned the hinges so the heavy oak door would swing smoothly without catching on the floor.
While the structural integrity of the cabinet was sound, the rusted hinges prevented the doors from closing flush against the frame, necessitating a complete hardware replacement.
Usage
Usually used in the plural when referring to the hardware on a single door or lid.