"pindown" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: Deverbal from pin down. Etymology templates: {{deverbal|en|pin down}} Deverbal from pin down Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} pindown (uncountable)
  1. (UK) solitary confinement, formerly used as a method of punishment in children's homes Tags: UK, uncountable
    Sense id: en-pindown-en-noun-VTiJRxVX Categories (other): British English, English deverbals, English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Disambiguation of English deverbals: 70 30 Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 67 33 Disambiguation of Pages with 1 entry: 80 20 Disambiguation of Pages with entries: 76 24
  2. (military) A hypothetical nuclear attack using a barrage of missiles to disrupt the target's ability to launch its own missiles. Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Military
    Sense id: en-pindown-en-noun-XIFzISt4 Topics: government, military, politics, war
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