verb
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To shape metal by striking it, especially with a peen.
verb
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(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.
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noun
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The action of the verb pin in any sense.
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A ceremony in which a pin badge is given.
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The establishment of the definite quantum state of a particle, or of the occupation number of a system of particles
Examples of pinning in a Sentence
She turned and in one motion straddled him, pinning his arms above his head, the heat of her body pressed against him.
Am I still grounded? she asked, pinning him with a cold glare and crossing her arms.
Taran shot her an angry look and pushed her past him, pinning her still against the wall with one arm.
These hoodies are just perfect for pinning decorations onto, and you might even start a collection with your gift.
Power flowed from Xander and Jule, through her toward the Other, pinning him against the pillar behind him.
After pinning it on her dress, he pulled her close.
He pounced on her again, pinning her to the floor.
He wrapped his free arm around her, pulling her to his side and effectively pinning her there.
It does not follow that justification by faith must be eliminated in spiritual matters where sight cannot follow, because the physicist's duty and success lie in pinning belief solely on verification by physical phenomena, when they alone are in question; and for mankind generally, though possibly not for an exceptional man like Huxley, an impotent suspension of judgment on such issues as a future life or the Being of God is both unsatisfying and demoralizing.
Schumacher has already effectively conceded defeat saying that he doesn't want to go to Brazil effectively pinning his hopes on an Alonso retirement.
The invention of disposable diapers made pinning cloth diapers nearly a thing of the past.
The American Sleep Apnea Association recommends placing tennis balls in a tube sock and pinning them to your nightclothes to break the habit of sleeping on your back, which can cause your airway to close down, a symptom of sleep apnea.
As it continues to grow in popularity, a new generation is strapping on their shoes and pinning a number to their backs in order to show their own skill and joy in ballroom dance.
For convenience and to project that air of innocent romanticism, most flower girl styles are loose and long, without pinning up the hair.
If you're pinning the braids halfway up, attach a sprig of baby's breath or a small tiara for a feminine touch.
Try pinning them low on the neckline as well as in your hair to frame your face.
If you want to add some drama to a short hairstyle, consider curling and pinning sections to create a soft and romantic look.
A hair piece can be used by pulling your hair into a chignon, which is much like a messy bun, and then pinning the hair piece into the chignon.
Pinning one side up with a flower or other accessories.
One of the benefits of this flirty style is that it's easier to do yourself because you can actually see where you're pinning those pieces.
We had a lot of trouble pinning down a due date for our second baby, but we finally settled on the first week of August.
Swift plays both the girl next door and the popular girl - the former pinning after the boy the latter has.
Do not let her see which kind of animal you are pinning.
Jilian snatched her and slammed her onto the table, pinning her in place as he strapped her wrists and ankles in.
She tried to shove him off, but he snagged her hips and dragged her down, pinning her hands over her head.
Before she could blink, he snatched her and shoved her against the wall, pinning her to it with his body.
She crossed her arms and sat on the arm of the couch, pinning him with a withering look.
Pinning her down to a date is going to be a problem, though.
We realize the impossibility of ever pinning down ' an...
I grabbed the male in the denim jacket by wrapping both my arms around his torso, pinning his arms to his side.
Even pinning these sheets to window frames could prove troublesome.
These diapers require pinning or another method of closure to keep them on your baby.
Pinning may sound like a scary undertaking, especially with a squirmy baby; however, with some practice, you will find that it is not as difficult as you once imagined.
Unlike safety pins, diaper pins are stronger and made to withstand the pinning of cloth diapers.
Rusty diaper pins make pinning diapers much more difficult and cause rust stains on your diapers.
No matter what pin you choose, make sure that the tip is very sharp to avoid struggling during the pinning process and possibly injuring you or your baby.
The first step of pinning is to lay your diaper out, folded if necessary.
With good, sharp diaper pins and a little patience, you will quickly master pinning cloth diapers.
Before you begin pinning on the diaper, place your hand between the diaper and baby's skin to protect her from accidentally being stuck by a pin.
If your hands are shaky or if you are afraid you might poke him, don't try pinning the boutonniere yourself.
Pinning your hair up with a bow on the side can be a way to make your punk style more feminine.
Wrap the garland around the bottom tier of your cake, pinning it as you go around.
After reaching the start of the wrap on the bottom tier, move the garland up to the next tier, and continue to the top of the cake, pinning as you go up.
She had put the napkin under her chin, instead of pinning it at the back, as was her custom.
That instant, when Nicholas saw the wolf struggling in the gully with the dogs, while from under them could be seen her gray hair and outstretched hind leg and her frightened choking head, with her ears laid back (Karay was pinning her by the throat), was the happiest moment of his life.
Rook tried to rise on his forelegs but fell back, pinning his rider's leg.