Visual meaning of 'pinioned'? - learn with images, example in daily life

Visual illustration of pinioned: To cut off the pinion of a bird’s wing, or otherwise disable or bind its wings, in order to prevent it from flying.

verb

To 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. "

animal bird action ability

Visual illustration of pinioned: To bind the arms of someone, so as to deprive him of their use; to disable by so binding.

verb

To 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. "

body action human police military law

Visual illustration of pinioned: (transferred sense) To restrain; to limit. - Image 1

pinioned: (transferred sense) To restrain; to limit. - Thumbnail 1

pinioned: (transferred sense) To restrain; to limit. - Thumbnail 2

verb

(transferred sense) To restrain; to limit.

"Her fear of public speaking pinioned her ability to advance in her career. "