Word Explorer
Pinning
/ˈpɪnɪŋ/
To shape metal by striking it, especially with a peen.
📖 Definitions of "Pinning"
verb
- 1
To shape metal by striking it, especially with a peen.
verb
- 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
- 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
Translate “Pinning” into Another Language
Pick a language — the word will be pre-filled in the translator.