~ 1 [ 'pɪnjən ]
■ noun the outer part of a bird's wing including the flight feathers.
■ verb
1》 tie or hold the arms or legs of.
2》 cut off the ~ of (a bird) to prevent flight.
Origin
ME: from OFr. pignon , based on L. pinna , penna 'feather'.
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~ 2 [ 'pɪnjən ]
■ noun a small cogwheel or spindle engaging with a large cogwheel.
Origin
C17: from Fr. pignon , alt. of obs. pignol , from L. pinea 'pine cone'.