pining Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. noun a feeling of deep longing
   
2. verb have a desire for something or someone who is not present
   ache; yearn; languish; pine; yen.
   
   • She ached for a cigarette
   • I am pining for my lover
3. verb to hold fast or prevent from moving
   immobilize; immobilise; trap; pin.
   
   • The child was pinned under the fallen tree
4. verb attach or fasten with pins or as if with pins
   pin.
   
   • pin the needle to the shirt". "pin the blame on the innocent man
5. verb pierce with a pin
   pin.
   
   • pin down the butterfly
6. verb immobilize a piece
   pin.
   

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