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hinge vs joint

joint vs hinge

hinge and joint both are nouns.

hinge is not an adjective while joint is an adjective.

hinge and joint both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
hinge Yes No Yes No
joint Yes Yes Yes No
As nouns, joint is a hypernym of hinge; that is, joint is a word with a broader meaning than hinge:
  • hinge: a joint that holds two parts together so that one can swing relative to the other
  • joint: junction by which parts or objects are joined together
hinge (noun) joint (noun)
a joint that holds two parts together so that one can swing relative to the other marijuana leaves rolled into a cigarette for smoking
a circumstance upon which subsequent events depend junction by which parts or objects are joined together
a disreputable place of entertainment
(anatomy) the point of connection between two bones or elements of a skeleton (especially if it allows motion)
a piece of meat roasted or for roasting and of a size for slicing into more than one portion
the shape or manner in which things come together and a connection is made
hinge (adjective) joint (adjective)
united or combined
involving both houses of a legislature
affecting or involving two or more
hinge (verb) joint (verb)
attach with a hinge fasten with a joint
separate (meat) at the joint
provide with a joint
fit as if by joints
Difference between hinge and joint

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