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Pinning

Verb / ˈpɪnɪŋ / Another word for pinning — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

The act of fastening or securing something with a pin or pins.

Synonyms & similar words

immobilise pin immobilize unpin trap fastening securing attaching fixing tacking nailing clipping clasping bolting hooking buttoning zipping binding lashing adhering gluing sticking bonding cementing joining

Example sentences

  1. I was pinning my homework to the bulletin board.
  2. She was pinning her hair up with a hair clip.
  3. He was pinning his opponent to the mat during the wrestling match.
  4. The seamstress was pinning the pattern to the fabric before cutting it out.
  5. The gardener was pinning the tomato plant to the stake to keep it from falling over.

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  • It's not about perfect. It's about effort. And when you bring that effort every single day, that's where transformation happens. That's how change occurs. - Jillian Michaels
  • You can never be overdressed or overeducated. - Oscar Wilde

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