noun
pinning
PIH-nihng
Pinning (noun) means the act of fastening or holding something in place with a pin, or, in wrestling, holding an opponent down. Example: “The tailor spent an hour pinning the hem before sewing it.”
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The act of fastening or holding something in place with a pin, or, in wrestling, holding an opponent down.
"The tailor spent an hour pinning the hem before sewing it."
How to use pinning
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe action of attaching, fixing, or holding something down.
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Word forms
- Plural
- pinnings
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The tailor spent an hour _____ the hem before sewing it.
Rhymes for pinning
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What does “pinning” mean?
The word “pinning” means the act of fastening or holding something in place with a pin, or, in wrestling, holding an opponent down. In plain terms, the action of attaching, fixing, or holding something down.
How do you pronounce “pinning”?
“Pinning” is pronounced PIH-nihng (/ˈpɪnɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “pinning” in a sentence?
Here is “pinning” used in a sentence: “The tailor spent an hour pinning the hem before sewing it.”
What part of speech is “pinning”?
“Pinning” is a noun.
