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pinned

The correct spelling is pinned.

How to pronounce pinned

verb

IPA: /pɪnd/

Say it like: Pin-ned

The correct spelling is pinned. To shape metal by striking it, especially with a peen. For example: "to pin a window to the Taskbar"

Usage Examples

to pin a window to the Taskbar

When marshaling data, the interop marshaler can copy or pin the data being marshaled.

a three-pinned arch

Meanings

verb

  1. 1.To shape metal by striking it, especially with a peen.
  2. 2.(often followed by a preposition such as "to" or "on") To fasten or attach (something) with a pin.
  3. 3.(usually in the passive) To cause (a piece) to be in a pin.
  4. 4.To pin down (someone).
  5. 5.To enclose; to confine; to pen; to pound.

adjective

  1. 1.Having (a specified kind or number of) pins.

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