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Pinion

ˈpɪnjən

Pinion definitions
noun
pinion pinions
  1. the outer part of a bird's wing including the flight feathers
    • a bird's wing as used in flight
verb
pinion pinioned pinioning pinions
  1. restrain or immobilize (someone) by tying up or holding their arms or legs

    "he was pinioned to the ground"

    hold down pin down press down restrain constrain hold fast immobilize
    • tie up or hold (the arms or legs) of a person

      "I struggled to rise but my arms were pinioned"

  2. cut off the pinion of (a wing or bird) to prevent flight