noun
- a decorative zigzag edge cut on fabric or paper
- a light knocking sound in an engine
Usage: automotive
verb
- to cut a decorative zigzag edge on fabric or paper
- to make a light knocking sound
Usage: automotive
Examples
- She used pinking shears to prevent the fabric from fraying.
- The pinking along the edge of the invitation looked elegant.
- The mechanic heard pinking in the engine and adjusted the timing.
- I’m pinking the edges of this quilt square.
- The old car started pinking when climbing hills.
- Pinking shears create a decorative finish on seams.
- The engine was pinking due to low-octane fuel.