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pinion in German

pinion in German is Ritzel, fesseln — pinion means the joint of a bird's wing farthest from the body.

pinion in German

Ritzel
noun
(mechanical engineering) The smallest gear in a gear train.
fesseln
verb
To bind the arms of someone, so as to deprive him of their use; to disable by so binding.

What does "pinion" mean?

  1. noun The joint of a bird's wing farthest from the body.
  2. noun Any of the outermost primary feathers on a bird's wing.
  3. noun A moth of the genus Lithophane.

Common German translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "pinion" in German?

"pinion" in German is Ritzel, fesseln. pinion means: The joint of a bird's wing farthest from the body.

Are there other ways to say "pinion" in German?

Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "pinion": Ritzel, fesseln.

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