pinion (verb) – to hold someone, especially by their arms, to prevent them from moving

(Pronounced pin-yuhn)

To remember the definition of the word pinion (verb), use the following mnemonic:

He pinned the onion (pinion) up against the wall, holding its arms to prevent it from moving.

Examples of pinion (verb) in a sentence

When administering veterinary treatment to a bird, it's a good idea to pinion their wings.

The officer warned the suspect not to run, or she'd pinion him.

In the struggle to pinion him, his arm was broken.