Example Sentences

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A plan called "Sea-sitter" envisioned pinioning minimissiles on a fleet of roving seaplanes.

From Time Magazine Archive

Matthias had relieved the sparrow of her brick hobble, pinioning her wings, make the going easier.

From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques

Christopher loved his father, but it felt like being nailed down, pinioning them both to the ground.

From "Impossible Creatures" by Katherine Rundell

The light revealed, under Lad's gently pinioning forepaw, the crouching and badly scared Melisande—the $1100 Prussian sheep dog.

From Lad: A Dog by Terhune, Albert Payson

Then Nangeza, creeping up behind him, flung her kaross over his head, at the same time throwing her arms around him and pinioning his tightly to his sides.

From The King's Assegai A Matabili Story by Mitford, Bertram