pinioned
/ˈpɪnjənd/
adjective
- Having the arms or wings tied or held firmly so that movement is restricted.
- He stood pinioned by two guards, his hands bound behind his back.
- The pinioned prisoner was led into the courtroom.
- The bird lay pinioned on the ground, unable to fly away.
Synonyms
verb
- Past tense of pinion: to tie or hold someone's arms or wings to prevent movement.
- The wrestler pinioned his opponent's arms to the mat.
- The falconer pinioned the hawk's wings to keep it from escaping.
- She pinioned the thief's arms behind his back until the police arrived.