pinning en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˈpɪnɪŋ/
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Meanings
- (countable, uncountable) The action of the verb pin in any sense.
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(countable, uncountable) A ceremony in which a pin badge is given.
There were a variety of informal traditional activities that occurred in recognition of events such as birthdays, pinnings (when a member gave his fraternity pin to his girlfriend to acknowledge preengagement), and engagements.
2003, James A. Schnell, Case Studies in Culture and Communication: A Group Perspective:
- (countable, uncountable) The establishment of the definite quantum state of a particle, or of the occupation number of a system of particles
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| pinnings | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Deriveds
postpinning · Zener pinning · quasipinning · depinning
Translations (1)
es plantación (the action of the verb pin)