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Definition of pindown in English: pindownnoun ˈpɪndaʊn 1Military (originallyUS). The action or fact of restricting the movement of troops, positions, etc., by means of air power or guided missile systems. Hence, of a soldier, military unit, etc.: inability to manoeuvre. 3In the United Kingdom: a practice formerly carried out in certain children's homes whereby children were punished by being placed in solitary confinement; (a period of) such confinement.
Origin 1940s; earliest use found in Council Bluffs (Iowa) Nonpareil. From to pin down. Definition of pindown in US English: pindownnounˈpɪndaʊn 1Military (originallyUS). The action or fact of restricting the movement of troops, positions, etc., by means of air power or guided missile systems. Hence, of a soldier, military unit, etc.: inability to manoeuvre. 3In the United Kingdom: a practice formerly carried out in certain children's homes whereby children were punished by being placed in solitary confinement; (a period of) such confinement.
Origin 1940s; earliest use found in Council Bluffs (Iowa) Nonpareil. From to pin down. |