Associations to the word «Pinning»

Wiktionary

PINNING, verb. Present participle of pin
PINNING, noun. A ceremony in which a pin badge is given.
PINNING, noun. (physics) The establishment of a definite quantum state to a particle, or of an occupation number to a system of particles

Dictionary definition

PINNING, noun. A mutual promise of a couple not to date anyone else; on college campuses it was once signaled by the giving of a fraternity pin.

Wise words

The chief difference between words and deeds is that words are always intended for men for their approbation, but deeds can be done only for God.
Leo Tolstoy