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

Since a politician never believes what he says, he is quite surprised to be taken at his word.
Charles de Gaulle