Meaning of Pinning | Babel Free

Definitions

1. The action of the verb pin in any sense.
   countable, uncountable
2. A ceremony in which a pin badge is given.
   countable, uncountable
3. The establishment of the definite quantum state of a particle, or of the occupation number of a system of particles
   countable, uncountable

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Examples

“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.”

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