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Pinning

/ˈpɪnɪŋ/

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

📖 Definitions of "Pinning"

verb
  1. 1

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

verb
  1. 1

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

  2. 2

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

  3. 3

    To pin down (someone).

  4. 4

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

noun
  1. 1

    The action of the verb pin in any sense.

  2. 2

    A ceremony in which a pin badge is given.

  3. 3

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

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