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Pinion Definition & Meaning

pinion
noun
  1. a gear with a small number of teeth designed to mesh with a larger wheel or rack
  2. any of the larger wing or tail feathers of a bird
  3. wing of a bird
verb
  1. bind the arms of
  2. cut the wings off (of birds)

"Pinion" in song lyrics

See how pinion is used in real songs:

  • "But we steer our lives wrong like jags with broke rack and pinion"
    The Cross Movement — Loophole
  • "with the rack and pinion"
    Craig Mack f/ Puff Daddy — Making Moves with Puff
  • "dana 44 high pinion"
    AOL — AOL

Usage tips for "pinion"

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Frequently asked questions

What does pinion mean?
a gear with a small number of teeth designed to mesh with a larger wheel or rack any of the larger wing or tail feathers of a bird wing of a bird bind the arms of cut the wings off (of birds)
What part of speech is pinion?
Pinion is a noun and a verb.
How many definitions does pinion have?
Pinion has 5 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).

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