verb🔗ShareCouper la plume maîtresse de l'aile d'un oiseau, ou autrement entraver ou lier ses ailes, afin de l'empêcher de volerTo 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. "L'agriculteur a coupé la plume maîtresse de l'aile du poulet pour l'empêcher de s'échapper du poulailler.animalbirdactionabilityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareEntraver, ligoterTo 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. "L'agresseur a entravé les bras du suspect derrière son dos, l'empêchant de s'échapper.bodyactionhumanpolicemilitarylawChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareContenir, limiter(transferred sense) To restrain; to limit."Her fear of public speaking pinioned her ability to advance in her career. "Sa peur de parler en public a limité sa capacité à progresser dans sa carrière.actionabilityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
