pinioning

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(pin-ion-ing) 3 syllables

Definition

verb. The act of binding or restraining the wings or arms of something to prevent movement.

Example Sentence

The zookeeper was pinioning the bird to safely transport it to a new enclosure.

More Example Sentences

Pinioning the arms of the statue was necessary to keep it stable during the move.

Synonyms

restraining; binding; securing

Antonyms

freeing; releasing; liberating

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