verb
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To shape metal by striking it, especially with a peen.
verb
definition
(often followed by a preposition such as "to" or "on") To fasten or attach (something) with a pin.
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(usually in the passive) To cause (a piece) to be in a pin.
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To pin down (someone).
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To enclose; to confine; to pen; to pound.
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To attach (an icon, application, etc.) to another item.
example
to pin a window to the Taskbar
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To fix (an array in memory, a security certificate, etc.) so that it cannot be modified.
example
When marshaling data, the interop marshaler can copy or pin the data being marshaled.
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To cause an analog gauge to reach the stop pin at the high end of the range.
synonyms
adjective
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Having (a specified kind or number of) pins.
example
a three-pinned arch
Examples of pinned in a Sentence
I have it pinned to my dress.
He had her wrists pinned above her head.
Her eyes pinned to the scene, she couldn't help the emotions spinning through her.
Sonya sat down and Natasha pinned the ribbon on differently.
He was the golden boy of the Quartermaine family, he was the perfect good boy with all the hopes and dreams of the family's future in medicine and business pinned on him.
She rolled onto her back and stared at the ceiling, where she had pinned one of her inspiration posters above the bed.
His power hit Darian at the same time he did, and the Grey God crumpled, pinned to the wooden deck.
In an instant he had her down and pinned to the floor.
It bore another note from Fate, written in elegant script on parchment and pinned to the door with a knife.
She smelt of the flowers, but showed no desire to pluck them; and, when I gathered a few for her, she refused to have them pinned on her dress.
You'll find red silk clutches sporting feathers alongside basic black pieces with a few jewels pinned on.
Sew the crotch ribbon piece to the back ribbon piece where you pinned it.
The man before her was poised like an animal on a hunt, his penetrating, dark eyes pinned on her.
Thus if the members are pinned together, the, joint consisting of a single circular pin, the centre of which lies in the axis of the piece, it is clear that the direction of the only stress which can be transmitted from pin to pin will coincide with this axis.
It is found in practice that the stresses on the several members do not differ sensibly whether these members are pinned together with a single pin or more rigidly jointed by several bolts or rivets.
They were pinned on Czerno, his power once again bending light and dark around him.
The White God's fiery gaze was pinned to the Original Vamp, who lingered over the Other's body.
Or would be, if it was someone else pinned beneath the beefy vampire.
The hat brim may have to be pinned back which would spoil the look.
This will mean that the clean dimers in the vicinity are not pinned.
First ringing chamber I've ever seen to have nightclub flyers pinned to the noticeboard.
A number of walls in strategic places can be left free-standing, rather than pinned.
He's being pinned against the wall by a man who has grabbed his jacket lapels.
There is often a kilt pin pinned through the front flap for decoration.
In the first quarter-hour the Canaries were pinned back as the visitors enjoyed six corners and had six attempts on goal.
Being exposed, pinned on purple velvet, spread on a marble table.
A thread is then pinned down between them, and on each side of this thread three others are pinned down parallel with it and 6 in.
I showed her the napkin and pinned it round her neck, then tore it off and threw it on the floor and shook my head.
We may remember the diapers of the past that had to be pinned with a diaper pin.
The corsage is now ready to be pinned to the guest-of-honor.
For those that have pinned their desired look down from a magazine or photograph, it's time to study the colors and the techniques.
A lady usually wears a corsage on her wrist or pinned to her gown.
A gentlemen wears a boutonniere, which is a small flower arrangement, pinned onto his lapel.
A corsage is a small floral arrangement worn on the wrist or pinned on the dress or jacket.
For the guys, the corsage is usually a single flower pinned to the left lapel of their jacket.
The boutonniere should be pinned on the guy's lapel of his jacket or tuxedo with the pin hidden behind the fabric.
Simply upload a photo of yourself (ideally with your hair pinned back and with no makeup on) and get started.
All along, bassist Nikki Sixx laid down the bass lines and helped keep the attitude meter of the band pinned in the red.
The first is a pie-shaped suppression meter which lets you know when you have your foe pinned down and can reposition your squad in relative safety.
Reform Jews may receive a piece of torn black ribbon from the rabbi, which is then pinned to their clothing.
Single Chinese women often wore a single peony either in their hair or pinned to their clothing, believing the peony was a kind of love potion to potential suitors.
Large claw clips can be pinned at the nape of your neck for a romantic look, or they can take your hair up in a quick French twist.
A textured, piece-y afro, parted to the side and pinned back with a large flower, is a sweet, elegant style with an edge.
A semi-Edwardian look, with sections of hair pinned back from the temples, will help you maintain the effect of long and loose hair while also being practical.
For hair that is naturally curly, partially pinned up ringlets is a timeless, beautiful look that shows off your hair to a nice advantage.
These braids are large plaits, created with synthetic hair, that are arranged and pinned in various styles.
Once curl has been added, the hair can be pinned back loosely or left full and voluminous.
Once the hair is braided or plaited, it is arranged into a pattern and pinned into place.
A medium shag has the option of looking classic when worn down, and cute when pinned up.
It is usually positioned on top of a girl's head, or pinned in the back, depending on what type of hair piece you are using.