PINNING Synonyms
There are 28 hypernyms of the word pinning. (close relations)
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peg | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a wooden pin pushed or driven into a surface • small markers inserted into a surface to mark scores or define locations etc. • informal terms for the leg • a prosthesis that replaces a missing leg • regulator that can be turned to regulate the pitch of the strings of a stringed instrument • a holder attached to the gunwale of a boat that holds the oar in place and acts as a fulcrum for rowing verb • succeed in obtaining a position • pierce with a wooden pin or knock or thrust a wooden pin into • fasten or secure with a wooden pin • stabilize (the price of a commodity or an exchange rate) by legislation or market operations | ||||||||
fall | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the lapse of mankind into sinfulness because of the sin of Adam and Eve • the season when the leaves fall from the trees • a sudden drop from an upright position • a downward slope or bend • a lapse into sin; a loss of innocence or of chastity • a sudden decline in strength or number or importance • a movement downward • the act of surrendering (usually under agreed conditions) • the time of day immediately following sunset • when a wrestler's shoulders are forced to the mat • a free and rapid descent by the force of gravity • a sudden sharp decrease in some quantity verb • descend in free fall under the influence of gravity • move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way • pass suddenly and passively into a state of body or mind • come under, be classified or included • fall from clouds • suffer defeat, failure, or ruin • die, as in battle or in a hunt • touch or seem as if touching visually or audibly • be captured • occur at a specified time or place • decrease in size, extent, or range • yield to temptation or sin • lose office or power • to be given by assignment or distribution • move in a specified direction • be due • lose one's chastity • to be given by right or inheritance • come into the possession of • fall to somebody by assignment or lot; passed • be inherited by • slope downward • lose an upright position suddenly • drop oneself to a lower or less erect position • fall or flow in a certain way • assume a disappointed or sad expression • be cast down • come out; issue • be born, used chiefly of lambs • begin vigorously • go as if by falling • come as if by falling | ||||||||
flag | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • emblem usually consisting of a rectangular piece of cloth of distinctive design • a listing printed in all issues of a newspaper or magazine (usually on the editorial page) that gives the name of the publication and the names of the editorial staff, etc. • plants with sword-shaped leaves and erect stalks bearing bright-colored flowers composed of three petals and three drooping sepals • a rectangular piece of fabric used as a signalling device • flagpole used to mark the position of the hole on a golf green • stratified stone that splits into pieces suitable as paving stones • a conspicuously marked or shaped tail verb • communicate or signal with a flag • provide with a flag • droop, sink, or settle from or as if from pressure or loss of tautness • decorate with flags • become less intense | ||||||||
immobilise | verbv | |||||||
verb • hold as reserve or withdraw from circulation; of capital • to hold fast or prevent from moving • make defenseless • convert (assets) into fixed capital • prohibit the conversion or use of (assets) • cause to be unable to move | ||||||||
immobilize | verbv | |||||||
verb • hold as reserve or withdraw from circulation; of capital • to hold fast or prevent from moving • make defenseless • convert (assets) into fixed capital • prohibit the conversion or use of (assets) • cause to be unable to move | ||||||||
oarlock | nounn | |||||||
noun • a holder attached to the gunwale of a boat that holds the oar in place and acts as a fulcrum for rowing | ||||||||
pivot | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the person in a rank around whom the others wheel and maneuver • axis consisting of a short shaft that supports something that turns • the act of turning on (or as if on) a pivot verb • turn on a pivot | ||||||||
rowlock | nounn | |||||||
noun • a holder attached to the gunwale of a boat that holds the oar in place and acts as a fulcrum for rowing | ||||||||
stick | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • an implement consisting of a length of wood • a small thin branch of a tree • a lever used by a pilot to control the ailerons and elevators of an airplane • a rectangular quarter pound block of butter or margarine • informal terms for the leg • a long implement (usually made of wood) that is shaped so that hockey or polo players can hit a puck or ball • a long thin implement resembling a length of wood • marijuana leaves rolled into a cigarette for smoking • threat of a penalty verb • put, fix, force, or implant • stay put (in a certain place) • stick to firmly • be or become fixed • endure • be a devoted follower or supporter • be loyal to • cover and decorate with objects that pierce the surface • fasten with an adhesive material like glue • fasten with or as with pins or nails • fasten into place by fixing an end or point into something • pierce with a thrust using a pointed instrument • pierce or penetrate or puncture with something pointed • come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation • saddle with something disagreeable or disadvantageous • be a mystery or bewildering to | ||||||||
thole | verbv | |||||||
noun • a holder attached to the gunwale of a boat that holds the oar in place and acts as a fulcrum for rowing | ||||||||
tholepin | nounn | |||||||
noun • a holder attached to the gunwale of a boat that holds the oar in place and acts as a fulcrum for rowing | ||||||||
trap | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a device in which something (usually an animal) can be caught and penned • drain consisting of a U-shaped section of drainpipe that holds liquid and so prevents a return flow of sewer gas • something (often something deceptively attractive) that catches you unawares • a device to hurl clay pigeons into the air for trapshooters • the act of concealing yourself and lying in wait to attack by surprise • informal terms for the mouth • a light two-wheeled carriage • a hazard on a golf course verb • place in a confining or embarrassing position • catch in or as if in a trap • hold or catch as if in a trap • to hold fast or prevent from moving • to sell marijuana on a street corner | ||||||||
bowling pin | nounn | |||||||
noun • a club-shaped wooden object used in bowling; set up in triangular groups of ten as the target | ||||||||
personal identification number | nounn | |||||||
noun • a number you choose and use to gain access to various accounts | ||||||||
pin number | nounn | |||||||
noun • a number you choose and use to gain access to various accounts | ||||||||
pin tumbler | nounn | |||||||
noun • cylindrical tumblers consisting of two parts that are held in place by springs; when they are aligned with a key the bolt can be thrown |