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inoh

pinion

/ˈpɪnjən/

Meaning 1

A small gear that engages with a larger gear.

“The mechanic replaced the broken pinion in the machine.”
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Illustration of pinion: A small gear that engages with a larger gear.

Meaning 2

a wing feather of a bird

“The pinion feather glistened in the sunlight.”
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Illustration of pinion: a wing feather of a bird