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hinged lid

/hษชndส’d lษชd/beginner Level

English Meaning & Definitions

1.noun

A cover for a container that is attached by a hinge, allowing it to be opened and closed without being detached from the main body.

Example Sentences:
  • โ€œThe trash can features a convenient hinged lid that keeps odors contained.โ€
  • โ€œShe flipped open the hinged lid of the jewelry box to reveal her grandmother's necklace.โ€
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Cultural Origin & Etymology

The term combines 'hinge,' derived from the Middle English 'hengen' (to hang), referring to a jointed device that allows a door or lid to swing, and 'lid,' from the Old English 'hlid' (a cover or gate). Together, they describe a mechanical closure that remains attached to a container while being opened.

Memory Aid & Mnemonic

Think of a 'hinge' as a 'hinge-joint' in your body that allows movement; a hinged lid is just a cover that moves on its own joint.

Frequently Asked Questions About โ€œhinged lidโ€

1. What is the meaning of โ€œhinged lidโ€ in English?

In English, hinged lid (noun) is defined as: โ€œA cover for a container that is attached by a hinge, allowing it to be opened and closed without being detached from the main body.โ€.

2. How do you use โ€œhinged lidโ€ in a sentence?

โ€œThe trash can features a convenient hinged lid that keeps odors contained.โ€

3. What are English synonyms of โ€œhinged lidโ€?

4. What is the etymology and word origin of โ€œhinged lidโ€?

The term combines 'hinge,' derived from the Middle English 'hengen' (to hang), referring to a jointed device that allows a door or lid to swing, and 'lid,' from the Old English 'hlid' (a cover or gate). Together, they describe a mechanical closure that remains attached to a container while being opened.