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pinioned

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This sounds like a brag, but it's really not: I'm not rich, and it means I'm pinioned to my job and can't quit.

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Quick take

bound fast especially having the arms restrained

Meaning at a glance

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adjective

bound fast especially having the arms restrained

adjective

(of birds) especially having the flight feathers

Definitions

Core meanings and parts of speech for pinioned.

adjective

bound fast especially having the arms restrained

See also: winged, bound

adjective

(of birds) especially having the flight feathers

See also: winged, bound

Example sentences

1

This sounds like a brag, but it's really not: I'm not rich, and it means I'm pinioned to my job and can't quit.

2

You are pinioned by this choice on some practical levels.

3

> 'Please, sir,' replied Oliver, 'I want some more.' > The master aimed a blow at Oliver's head with the ladle; pinioned him in his arm; and shrieked aloud for the beadle.

4

Also, speaking personally as someone doing £180k when I know my market salary is at most two thirds of that: I don't really spend the money, because I never want to be pinioned to my job, or to even feel like I'm locked into my job because I'd e.g.

Frequently asked questions

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How do you use pinioned in a sentence?

This sounds like a brag, but it's really not: I'm not rich, and it means I'm pinioned to my job and can't quit.

What does pinioned mean?

bound fast especially having the arms restrained

What part of speech is pinioned?

pinioned is commonly used as adjective.