penna — meaning in English

English meaning

• feather noun One of the light, branching structures covering a bird's body, used for flight and insulation.
• fin noun One of the flat, wing-like parts on a fish or marine animal used for swimming and steering.

Senses

penna is used for these senses in English:

• feather A branching, hair-like structure that grows on the bodies of birds, used for flight, swimming, protection and display.
• fin (ichthyology, zootomy) One of the appendages of a fish, used to propel itself and to manoeuvre/maneuver.

feather — full definition

1. noun One of the light, branching structures covering a bird's body, used for flight and insulation.
2. verb To turn an oar or propeller blade so its edge cuts through air or water with less resistance.

fin — full definition

1. noun One of the flat, wing-like parts on a fish or marine animal used for swimming and steering.
2. noun A rigid, blade-like part sticking out from an aircraft, rocket, or vehicle to help it stay stable or steer.
3. noun A flipper worn on the foot for swimming or diving.

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