pinioned
- adjective
- /ˈpɪn.jən/
- Specialized
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- The duck had been pinioned to prevent it from flying away from the pond.
Examples
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With pinioned wings, the eagle could no longer soar above the mountains.
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Zoo staff often keep birds pinioned for their safety and that of the visitors.
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The pinioned bird struggled to escape its captor.
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After the storm, the pinioned hawk was found on the ground.
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To prevent the bird from escaping, the trainer had it pinioned at the wings.
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After being pinioned, the bird could only hop around instead of flying.
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The wildlife sanctuary kept certain species pinioned to ensure they wouldn't fly away.
Synonyms
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3.9
A bird or insect that cannot fly, such as a penguin
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4.1
An animal, often a bird, that does not have the soft outer covering
A bird or animal with its feathers removed before cooking
Having no feathers on part or all of the body
Not yet covered in feathers, like a young bird or an arrow
Antonyms
How Flightless
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Pinioned comes from the Latin root pinna, which means 'feather' or 'wing'. It was first used for birds whose flight feathers were removed or tied so they could not fly, so a pinioned bird has its wings stopped from flying.