pinioned

• The signal for a more terrible infliction being given—the arms of the victim are pinioned, and he is disengaged from the pole, and a grapevine passed round his neck, allowing him a circle of about fifteen yards in circumference, in which he can he made to march round his pole. —  The First White Man of the West
• De Morhban's gaze held me pinioned, his body close, rigid phallus pressed against my belly. —  Carey, Jaqueline - Kushiel's Dart orig
• The arms of the other were pinioned, his mouth gagged, and the smugglers rushed down to the beach The signal was now made to Hanson and his companions. —  The Ferryman of Brill and other stories
• Thus pinioned, and receiving blows every now and then, because I did not move fast enough, I was dragged before their chief, who had made a halt, surrounded by his attendants From the sort of attentions which he received, and the low inclinations of the body that were made before him, I imagined that he must be a royal personage, and I was soon informed as much, when I came near; for several blows on the head were given me, as hints to make me prostrate myself before a shahzadeh_, or prince. —  The Adventures of Hajji Baba of Ispahan
• To keep the semi-wild birds from flying away they are usually pinioned, a process of taking off the end joint of one wing. —  Outdoor Sports and Games

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