noun the outer part of a bird's wing including the flight feathers
verb to bind or hold the wings of a bird to prevent flight
In literature, pinion can be used metaphorically to describe the act of confining or restraining someone or something.
In mechanical engineering, a pinion is a small gear that meshes with a larger gear, such as a rack and pinion system used in steering mechanisms.
In aviation, the term pinion may refer to the primary flight feathers on a bird's wing or the tail feathers of an aircraft.
In botany, pinion can refer to the wing or seed of a pine tree.
In zoology, pinion may refer to the outer part of a bird's wing, including the flight feathers.
In literature, 'pinion' can be used to describe the act of confining or restraining someone or something, often in a negative or oppressive manner. Writers may use this term metaphorically to convey a sense of imprisonment or restriction.
Psychologists may use the term 'pinion' when discussing issues related to control, power dynamics, or feelings of being trapped. It can be used to describe a sense of helplessness or lack of agency in certain situations.