Как по Английски будет cardine

noun

The lowest load-bearing part of a building, typically below ground level.

Примеры использования:

Foundations were being dug for a block of flats

noun

The central point, pin, or shaft on which a mechanism turns or oscillates.

Примеры использования:

The insert requires minimal preventive-maintenance grease at its pivot points and axles.

verb

Turn on or as if on a pivot.

Примеры использования:

He swung round, pivoting on his heel

noun

The central point, pin, or shaft on which a mechanism turns or oscillates.

Примеры использования:

The insert requires minimal preventive-maintenance grease at its pivot points and axles.

verb

Turn on or as if on a pivot.

Примеры использования:

He swung round, pivoting on his heel

noun

A movable joint or mechanism on which a door, gate, or lid swings as it opens and closes or which connects linked objects.

Примеры использования:

He had only time to back away before the thick wooden doors swung open, hinges protesting loudly.

verb

Attach or join with or as if with a hinge.

Примеры использования:

The ironing board was set into the wall and hinged at the bottom

noun

A person or thing vital to an enterprise or organization.

Примеры использования:

Nurses are the linchpin of the national health service

adverb

In a pivotal manner; as on a pivot.