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Vocabulary Entry
pinning
|verb • noun
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V
verb
Present participle of 'pin', meaning to attach or secure something, typically with a pin or similar object.
Example Sentences
"She is pinning the quilt to the wall for the display."
"He was pinning his hopes on getting accepted into the program."
"The children are pinning colorful drawings on the bulletin board."
N
noun
The act of fastened or secured items; also refers to the state of being pinned.
Example Sentences
"The pinning of the fabric to the board was essential for the crafting process."
"During the pinning ceremony, officers received their insignias."
"The pinning of the butterfly to the display case ensured its preservation."