Looking for the meaning of the word PINNED in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of PINNED with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Pin
Speech Type: Verb
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
pɪn
Dialects: British English
Definition:
attach or fasten with a pin or pins
Short Definition:attach with pin
Examples:- he pinned the badge on to his lapel
- her hair was pinned back
Definition:
hold (someone) firmly in a specified position so they are unable to move
Short Definition:hold in specified position
Examples:- she was standing pinned against the door
- Richards pinned him down until the police arrived
Definition:
hinder or prevent (a piece or pawn) from moving because of the danger to a more valuable piece standing behind it along the line of an attack
Short Definition:prevent piece or pawn from moving
Examples:- the black rook on e4 is pinned
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