pinion — the outer part of a bird's wing including the flight feathers
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the outer part of a bird's wing including the flight feathers
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈpɪnjən/
Example Sentences
- The superhero's pinions were clipped by the villain's net gun
- My watch stopped working when the tiny pinion gear got stuck
- The detective was pinioned by red tape and bureaucracy
pinion
NOUN[/ˈpɪnjən/]
the outer part of a bird's wing including the flight feathers
a wildlife veterinarian gently extends a large eagle's wing to examine its condition. She carefully points to the outer section where the long flight feathers are located. The eagle remains calm as the vet inspects the wing tip area with its primary feathers. Her assistant takes notes while observing the detailed wing structure. the outer part of a bird's wing including the flight feathers
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Middle French 'pignon' meaning wing tip or feather, ultimately from Latin 'penna' meaning feather. The mechanical gear sense developed because small gears resembled the shape of a bird's wing.
Breakdown
pinn- (wing/feather, from Latin penna) + -ion (noun suffix indicating a thing or part)
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The superhero's pinions were clipped by the villain's net gun”
“My watch stopped working when the tiny pinion gear got stuck”
“The detective was pinioned by red tape and bureaucracy”
“She felt like her creativity was pinioned by endless meetings”
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