verb🔗ShareDie Schwinge eines Vogels beschneiden, oder seine Flügel anderweitig außer Gefecht setzen oder binden, um ihn am Fliegen zu hindernTo cut off the pinion of a bird’s wing, or otherwise disable or bind its wings, in order to prevent it from flying."The farmer pinioned the chicken's wing to keep it from escaping the coop. "Der Bauer beschnitt die Schwinge des Huhns, um zu verhindern, dass es aus dem Stall entkommt.animalbirdactionabilityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareFesseln, fixierenTo bind the arms of someone, so as to deprive him of their use; to disable by so binding."The attacker pinioned the suspect's arms behind his back, preventing him from escaping. "Der Angreifer fesselte die Arme des Verdächtigen hinter seinem Rücken, um ihn an der Flucht zu hindern.bodyactionhumanpolicemilitarylawChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareFesseln, einschränken(transferred sense) To restrain; to limit."Her fear of public speaking pinioned her ability to advance in her career. "Ihre Angst vor öffentlichem Reden schränkte ihre Karrierechancen ein.actionabilityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading