noun🔗ShareFlügelA wing."The injured bird couldn't fly because its pinions were damaged. "Der verletzte Vogel konnte nicht fliegen, weil seine Flügel beschädigt waren.animalbirdanatomypartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareHandschwingenThe joint of a bird's wing farthest from the body."The bird's pinions were injured during its flight, making it difficult to take off. "Die Handschwingen des Vogels waren während des Fluges verletzt, was den Start erschwerte.anatomybirdanimalpartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareHandschwingenAny of the outermost primary feathers on a bird's wing."The hawk spread its pinions wide, catching the wind and soaring effortlessly. "Der Habicht breitete seine Handschwingen weit aus, fing den Wind ein und segelte mühelos.animalbirdpartbiologyanatomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareLithophane-EuleA moth of the genus Lithophane."The entomologist carefully pinned several pinions (Lithophane moths) to the display board for the museum exhibit. "Der Entomologe heftete sorgfältig mehrere Lithophane-Eulen an die Ausstellungstafel für die Museumsausstellung.insectanimalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareFesseln, HandschellenA fetter for the arm."The prisoner's pinions were removed, finally allowing him to raise his arms. "Die Fesseln des Gefangenen wurden entfernt, so dass er endlich seine Arme heben konnte.bodywearitemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareDie Schwinge eines Vogels stutzen, die Flügel beschneidenTo cut off the pinion of a bird’s wing, or otherwise disable or bind its wings, in order to prevent it from flying."The farmer pinioned the chickens to keep them from flying over the fence and into the neighbor's garden. "Der Bauer stutzte den Hühnern die Schwingen, um zu verhindern, dass sie über den Zaun und in den Garten des Nachbarn flogen.animalbirdactionbiologynatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareFesseln, anbindenTo bind the arms of someone, so as to deprive him of their use; to disable by so binding."The guards quickly pinioned the suspect's arms behind his back before leading him away. "Die Wachen fesselten schnell die Arme des Verdächtigen hinter seinem Rücken, bevor sie ihn abführten.bodyactionhumanpolicemilitarylawChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareEinschränken, begrenzen(transferred sense) To restrain; to limit."The strict school rules often pinioned students' creativity and self-expression. "Die strengen Schulregeln schränkten oft die Kreativität und den Selbstausdruck der Schüler ein.actionabilityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareRitzelThe smallest gear in a gear train."The tiny pinions inside the old clock whirred, driving the larger gears that moved the hands. "Die winzigen Ritzel im Inneren der alten Uhr surrten und trieben die größeren Zahnräder an, die die Zeiger bewegten.machineparttechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
