pinning
noun
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Pronunciation: /ˈpɪnɪŋ/
noun
- The action of the verb pin in any sense.
- A ceremony in which a pin badge is given.
“There were a variety of informal traditional activities that occurred in recognition of events such as birthdays, pinnings (when a member gave his fraternity pin to his girlfriend to acknowledge preengagement), and engagements.”
- The establishment of the definite quantum state of a particle, or of the occupation number of a system of particles
verb
- present participle and gerund of pin