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Meaning of pinning

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

pinning

Pronunciation:/ˈpɪnɪŋ/

verb

Definitions

  1. To shape metal by striking it, especially with a peen.

verb

Definitions

  1. (often followed by a preposition such as "to" or "on") To fasten or attach (something) with a pin.

  2. (usually in the passive) To cause (a piece) to be in a pin.

  3. To pin down (someone).

  4. To enclose; to confine; to pen; to pound.

noun

Definitions

  1. The action of the verb pin in any sense.

  2. A ceremony in which a pin badge is given.

  3. The establishment of the definite quantum state of a particle, or of the occupation number of a system of particles