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单词 rehinge
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rehingev.

Brit. /(ˌ)riːˈhɪn(d)ʒ/, U.S. /ˌriˈhɪndʒ/
Origin: Formed within English, by derivation. Etymons: re- prefix, hinge n.
Etymology: < re- prefix + hinge n. Compare earlier unhinge v. and (in different sense) hinge v.
transitive. To provide with new hinges; (in early use figurative) to put back in order or into proper condition.
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society > occupation and work > industry > working with tools or equipment > fastening > fasten [verb (transitive)] > with hinge > again
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1660 W. Yeokney Speech to Lord Gen. Monk at Drapers-Hall (single sheet) The spirit of division is now laid, The Genius of three Nations in one made; You have re-hing'd our happynesse.
1839 G. Stephens Gertrude & Beatrice (ed. 2) ii. iii. 44 Antique maid! Etherial! Calm! that hast the might to rehinge This loosen'd globe when Mutiny's broke loose.
1845 W. Bernan Warming & Ventilating Rooms & Buildings II. 308 The door re-hinged if needful to open to the passage, and the curtain drawn up by a string going through a loop.
1901 Des Moines (Iowa) Daily News 3 Apr. 6/1 Officer Bean served notice on Woodward to replace the furniture which he had thrown from the room and re-hinge the door which he had broken from its fastenings.
2001 A. J. Clarke in D. Miller Home Possessions ii. 38 The bedroom doors have been removed and re-hinged to allow room for hand-made customized louvred cupboards.
This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, December 2009; most recently modified version published online March 2022).
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