pinion Synonyms
Another word for pinion
• noun (Context 1)
A small, round gearwheel with teeth designed to mesh with a larger gearwheel or with a linear toothed rack, commonly used in automotive steering and mechanical drives.
"The mechanic inspected the worn rack and cogwheel assembly to determine why the steering felt loose."
• verb (Context 2)
To bind, hold down, or immobilize someone's arms or legs so that they cannot move or escape.
"Two guards stepped forward to bind the intruder's arms behind his back until the authorities arrived."
• noun (Context 3)
The outer part of a bird's wing, including the flight feathers, or (in literary and poetic usage) the entire wing.
"The eagle spread its broad pinions and glided effortlessly across the mountain valley."
• verb (Context 4)
To clip the flight feathers or surgically remove the outer joint of one wing of a bird to prevent it from flying.
"Sanctuary caretakers sometimes clip captive waterfowl so they can roam securely in open-air ponds."
Opposites of pinion
The opposite of pinion shifts depending on context. Common opposites include: