pinning
word · lemma: pin
Definition
'Pinning' is the act of fastening, attaching, or holding something in place with a pin, or by trapping or pressing it so it can’t move. It can be used literally or figuratively, for example when you 'pin' something on a board or 'pin' someone down.
Usage & Nuances
'Pinning' is often used for attaching items with actual pins (like notes on a board), but also in wrestling ('pinning an opponent'), or in online contexts ('pinning a post' at the top of a feed). It's informal and often appears as part of continuous verb phrases (e.g., 'She is pinning').
Example Sentences
She is pinning the notice to the board.
basic
I am pinning my scarf with a brooch.
basic
The wrestler is pinning his opponent to the mat.
basic
Are you pinning recipes to your online board again?
natural
He kept pinning the blame on me, even though it wasn’t my fault.
natural
After pinning down the details, we can send out the invitations.
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