gate vs hinge

gate and hinge both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
gate	Yes	No	Yes	No
hinge	Yes	No	Yes	No

gate (noun)	hinge (noun)
a movable barrier in a fence or wall	a joint that holds two parts together so that one can swing relative to the other
a computer circuit with several inputs but only one output that can be activated by particular combinations of inputs	a circumstance upon which subsequent events depend
passageway (as in an air terminal) where passengers can embark or disembark
total admission receipts at a sports event

gate (verb)	hinge (verb)
restrict (school boys') movement to the dormitory or campus as a means of punishment	attach with a hinge
control with a valve or other device that functions like a gate
supply with a gate