0 present participle of pink
1 When a car engine pinks, it makes a high knocking sound because the fuel is not burning correctly.
It was introduced as a result of combustion studies when there was found the phenomenon of "pinking" in the engine.
Attempts to create films for adults only (dubbed pinking) wound up bringing large audiences of all ages to cinemas.
Pinking shears are designed to cut cloth or paper with a zigzag edge, to lessen fraying.
The operation of the shears are described as pinking or scalloping.
Pinking was experienced when accelerating from the lower speeds as well as some running on after the engine was switched off.
Traditional home sewing techniques for finishing plain seams include trimming with pinking shears, oversewing with a zig-zag stitch, and hand or machine overcasting.
Pinking shears have a utilitarian function for cutting woven cloth.
Woven fabric cloth usually frays at the edges, unless techniques are used to counter it, such as the use of pinking shears or hemming.
