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Pronunciation: /ˈpɪnjən/
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Definition of pinion

noun

  • the outer part of a bird’s wing including the flight feathers.
  • literary a bird’s wing as used in flight.

verb

[with object]
  • 1restrain or immobilize (someone) by tying up or holding their arms or legs:he was pinioned to the ground
  • tie up or hold (the arms or legs) of a person:I struggled to rise but my arms were pinioned
  • 2cut off the pinion of (a wing or bird) to prevent flight.

Origin:

late Middle English: from Old French pignon, based on Latin pinna, penna 'feather'

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