pindown
Solitary confinement, formerly used as a method of punishment in children's homesSolitary confinement, formerly used as a method of punishment in children's homes
Meaning
2 senses(UK, uncountable)Solitary confinement, formerly used as a method of punishment in children's homes
(uncountable)A hypothetical nuclear attack using a barrage of missiles to disrupt the target's ability to launch its own missiles.
Origin
Deverbal from pin down.Deverbal from pin down.
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Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable