pinning
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- noun
- /ˈpɪnɪŋ/
- The seamstress began the pinning process to secure the fabric before sewing.
Examples
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"I see you endured the fittings and pinnings, too."
Fiction book (1991) -
So you've got the lengths and you've got the pinning, so you have to have that.
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After pinning all the papers together, she handed them to her boss for review.
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He finished the pinning of the notes on the board to keep everything organized.
Synonyms
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The action of joining cloth pieces with a needle and thread
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Attaching something to another thing to hold it in place
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Joining two things so they stay firmly together
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Using string or rope to hold things together
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A cord threaded through holes to tighten a shoe or corset
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Fastening something so it stays in one position
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A thing that holds two parts together so they stay secure
A loose temporary stitch that holds fabric layers before final sewing
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Etymology
Pinning comes from the simple act of using a pin, a small metal fastener that holds things together, so pinning literally means 'attaching with pins'.