verb Download 🔗Share To cut off the pinion of a bird’s wing, or otherwise disable or bind its wings, in order to prevent it from flying. Examples : "The farmer pinioned the chicken's wing to keep it from escaping the coop. " animal bird action ability Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To bind the arms of someone, so as to deprive him of their use; to disable by so binding. Examples : "The attacker pinioned the suspect's arms behind his back, preventing him from escaping. " body action human police military law Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share (transferred sense) To restrain; to limit. Examples : "Her fear of public speaking pinioned her ability to advance in her career. " action ability Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
