Hinge and Means

Hinge

Hinge noun - A joint that holds two parts together so that one can swing relative to the other.
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Means and hinge are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Means" instead a noun "Hinge".

Nearby Words: hinged, hinging

Means

Means noun - How a result is obtained or an end is achieved.
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Hinge and means are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Hinge" instead a noun "Means".

Nearby Words: mean, meaning

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  • Literature / The Rise of the Saxons The name Stonehenge is indeed Old English in origin, but most likely means either "stone hinge" or "hanging stone", certainly not "henge made of stone".
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