pinioned

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Definition:

The word "pinioned" is an adjective that describes something that is bound or restrained, particularly referring to a person or animal whose arms (or wings, in the case of birds) are tied or held in a way that prevents movement.

Usage Instructions:

You can use "pinioned" to describe someone who is unable to move their arms, or it can refer to birds that cannot fly because their wings are restrained.

Example:

• "The magician's trick involved a volunteer who was pinioned to the stage, unable to move their arms."
• "The bird was pinioned, so it couldn't escape when the cat approached."

Advanced Usage:

In literature or more advanced contexts, "pinioned" can also convey a sense of helplessness or being trapped, beyond just physical restraint.

Word Variants:

• The verb form is "pinion," which means to bind or restrain the arms or wings.
• The noun form can be "pinion," referring to the joint or part of a bird's wing.

Different Meanings:

1. Literal Meaning: As described above, physically restraining someone or something.
2. Metaphorical Meaning: Feeling trapped in a situation or unable to act freely.

Synonyms:

• Restrained
• Bound
• Trapped
• Confined

Idioms and Phrasal Verbs:

While "pinioned" itself may not have direct idioms or phrasal verbs associated with it, you can consider phrases like: - "Caught in a bind" – meaning to be in a difficult situation without an easy way out. - "Tied up" – meaning to be busy or unable to move freely.

Summary:

"Pinioned" describes a state of being restrained, particularly in the context of arms or wings. It's used in both literal and metaphorical situations to express a lack of freedom.

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Adjective

1. bound fast especially having the arms restrained
2. (of birds) especially having the flight feathers