pinioning

as inpin

as inrestrain
as insecure
as inbind
as inimmobilize
as indisable

Word Origin & History

"wing joint, segment of a bird's wing," mid-15c., from Old French pignon "wing-feather, wing, pinion" (c.1400), from Vulgar Latin *pinnionem (nominative *pinnio), augmentative of Latin pinna "wing" (see pin (n.)).

Example Sentences for pinioning

As I raised it, I eluded the pinioning grip of the troopers.

"I am loyal to the monarchy," Joro grunted, pinioning her arms at last.

But in a moment Lindela's arms were around him, pinioning his to his sides.

It tightened sharply and dragged him back, pinioning his arms to his side.

As he did so, a rope was cast over his head, pinioning his arms to his sides.

I have also two Pinioning straps made from his, also two leg straps.

Then she put an arm strong as a wrestler's about him, pinioning him where he stood.

Pinioning consists of cutting off the first joint of one wing.

Arms locked around his chest, pinioning his own arms to his side.

He twisted and seized her in a violent grip, pinioning her arms at her sides.

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verb attach, hold in place

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