hingedplatform
nounUK /hɪndʒd ˈplætfɔːm/
US /hɪndʒd ˈplætfɔːrm/
A flat board that can swing open and shut on a hinge.
The hinged platform on the toy box lifted up so we could put the blocks inside.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A movable stage section that folds or swings into place.
The theater crew lowered the hinged platform to extend the stage.
3. A folding step or ramp attached to a vehicle.
The bus driver pulled down the hinged platform for the wheelchair.
4. A swinging shelf or board used in a cabinet or closet.
She stored her shoes on a hinged platform inside the closet.