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pinioned

 

[ ˈpɪnjən ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

to restrain movement

To pinion means to restrain someone or something by binding or immobilizing their limbs. It often implies preventing movement or escape, either physically or metaphorically.

Synonyms

disable, hamper, immobilize, restrain

Examples of usage

  • The bird was pinioned by its wings, unable to fly.
  • He felt pinioned by the responsibilities of work and family.
  • The authorities pinioned the suspect before taking him into custody.

Translations

Translations of the word "pinioned" in other languages:

🇵🇹 imobilizado

🇮🇳 बाधित

🇩🇪 gepinnt

🇮🇩 terjepit

🇺🇦 прищеплений

🇵🇱 unieruchomiony

🇯🇵 押さえつけられた

🇫🇷 pincé

🇪🇸 pinchado

🇹🇷 sıkıştırılmış

🇰🇷 고정된

🇸🇦 مربوط

🇨🇿 připoutaný

🇸🇰 pripútaný

🇨🇳 被固定的

🇸🇮 priklenjen

🇮🇸 festi

🇰🇿 байланған

🇬🇪 დაჭერილი

🇦🇿 sıxılmış

🇲🇽 atrapado

Etymology

The word 'pinion' originates from the Old French term 'pignon', which referred to a wing or feather, derived from the Latin 'pinna', meaning feather or fin. Historically, the term has been associated with the idea of binding or cutting the wings of a bird, thereby rendering it flightless. Over time, the usage of 'pinion' expanded into the figurative sense of restricting movement or freedom, which is prevalent in modern English. The concept of pinioning is often used in literature and discourse to illustrate situations where individuals or entities feel constrained or limited in their actions. Its usage reflects not only the physical aspect of binding limbs but also symbolizes emotional and psychological constraints.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #32,708 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.