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pinion - Dictionary definition and meaning for pinion

PINION

(noun) wing of a bird
synonyms : pennon
Its pinions soared high in the sky. -added by naila_inlas
(noun) any of the larger wing or tail feathers of a bird
synonyms : flight feather , quill , quill feather
Its pinion was injured. -added by naila_inlas
(noun) a gear with a small number of teeth designed to mesh with a larger wheel or rack
The pinion was damaged in the accident. -added by naila_inlas
(verb) cut the wings off (of birds)
The birds were pinioned and put in cages. -added by naila_inlas
(verb) bind the arms of
synonyms : shackle
She was pinioned to the chair while the men searched the room. -added by naila_inlas

Selected Mnemonic for pinion

(Tag: Global) PINION ~ PIN+ON; when we PIN something, it will hold it and thereby prevent it from flying away .. (bind the arms of something)
added by rajesh4u2u

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