0 present participle of pink --
1 When a car engine pinks, it makes a high knocking sound because the fuel is not burning correctly. --
The patent describes how pinking scissors are superior to the existing tools at the time, pinking irons and pinking cutters.
One of the primary early uses of pinking shears was the formation of decorative edging for patchwork quilting squares.
Woven fabric cloth usually frays at the edges, unless techniques are used to counter it, such as the use of pinking shears or hemming.
Pinking shears have a utilitarian function for cutting woven cloth.
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 was experienced when accelerating from the lower speeds as well as some running on after the engine was switched off.
The operation of the shears are described as pinking or scalloping.
Pinking shears are designed to cut cloth or paper with a zigzag edge, to lessen fraying.
