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Definition of Pinioning
1. pinion [v] - See also: pinion
Lexicographical Neighbors of Pinioning
Literary usage of Pinioning
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Charles Waterton, His Home, Habits, and Handiwork: Reminiscences of an by Richard Hobson (1867)
"The process of pinioning should be had recourse to when they are goslings, and
consequently, unable to fly; but should this opportunity have been ..."
2. Sporting Magazine edited by [Anonymus AC02751662] (1801)
"12th do,—Brought the bird to the ground by pinioning it. 1 BARTON, ESQ..'s SHOTS.
1st shot.— Brought the bird to the ground dead. . '2d do. ..."
3. Ornamental, Aquatic, and Domestic Fowl, and Game Birds: Their Importation by James Joseph Nolan (1850)
"pinioning Of all the wild varieties. A simple and easy mode of pinioning is
performed by getting the bird held on its back; and, when in that position, ..."
4. Propagation of Wild Birds: A Manual of Applied Ornithology, Treating of by Herbert Keightley Job (1915)
"pinioning vs. Wing-clipping. The problem with waterfowl hinges upon inducing them
to breed ... There is no question but that the operation of pinioning, ..."
5. Criminal Chronology of York Castle: With a Register of Criminals Capitally by William Knipe (1867)
"At five minutes to 12 o'clock Mr. Omy, the Undcr-Sheriff, entered the
pinioning-room.and formally demanded the body of the culprit from the Governor, ..."
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