pin the meter en · VERB
Etymology
In reference to the measuring needle looking as though it is pinned in place.
Meanings
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(qualifier:CB radio) To cause a meter to register its highest possible value.
It is not possible to do this using an ohmmeter because the current flowing will pin the meter and may cause damage to the movement or even burn out the coil.
1977, Amateur Radio, volume 33, page 59:If signals tend to pin the meter, the sensitivity can be reduced by adjustment of R1.
1958, The Radio Amateur's Handbook, number 35, page 490:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| pinning the meter | Tense=Pres, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| pinned the meter | Tense=Past, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| pinned the meter | Tense=Past | lexicographic | |
| pins the meter | Number=Sing, Person=3, Tense=Pres | lexicographic |