Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
unpinning
verb
/ʌnˈpɪnɪŋ/
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Definition
The act of removing a pin or fastener that holds something in place.
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Examples
- She was unpinning her hair before bed.
- The technician is unpinning the wires to access the circuit board.
- He carefully unpinned the note from the bulletin board.
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Meaning
Unpinning refers to the process of detaching or releasing something that has been secured with a pin. This can apply to physical items like fabric or digital contexts like applications and messages.
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Synonyms
- detach
- release
- remove
- loosen