Meaning of the word pinion in English
What does pinion mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
pinion
US /ˈpɪn.jən/
UK /ˈpɪn.jən/
Noun
1.
a small gear or wheel which engages with a larger one
Example:
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The steering system uses a rack and pinion mechanism.
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The motor drives a small pinion that turns the larger wheel.
2.
the outer part of a bird's wing including the flight feathers
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The eagle spread its pinions and took flight.
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A single pinion feather lay on the ground.
Verb
to tie or hold the arms or legs of someone so that they cannot move
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The guards managed to pinion the intruder's arms behind his back.
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He was pinioned to the ground by the fallen debris.