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Rarepinning
The correct spelling is pinning.
How to pronounce pinning
verb
IPA: /ˈpɪnɪŋ/
Say it like: Pin-nin-g
The correct spelling is pinning. 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.”
Meanings
verb
- 1.To shape metal by striking it, especially with a peen.
- 2.(often followed by a preposition such as "to" or "on") To fasten or attach (something) with a pin.
- 3.(usually in the passive) To cause (a piece) to be in a pin.
- 4.To pin down (someone).
- 5.To enclose; to confine; to pen; to pound.
noun
- 1.The action of the verb pin in any sense.
- 2.A ceremony in which a pin badge is given.
- 3.The establishment of the definite quantum state of a particle, or of the occupation number of a system of particles
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