pinning
pinning · pinnings
The action of the verb pin in any senseThe action of the verb pin in any sense.
/ˈpɪnɪŋ/
Meaning
3 senses(countable, uncountable)The action of the verb pin in any sense.
(countable, uncountable)A ceremony in which a pin badge is given.
(countable, uncountable)The establishment of the definite quantum state of a particle, or of the occupation number of a system of particles
More definitions
- a mutual promise of a couple not to date anyone else; on college campuses it was once signaled by the giving of a fraternity pin
Translations
1 languagesForms
plural: pinningsWord family
3 related wordsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable
See also
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