Pinion ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Pinion ( noun )

1. A gear or wheel that transmits motion by engaging with a toothed rack or with another gear.
2. A small gear or wheel that is part of a larger mechanism, such as a clock or watch.
3. A feather on the wing of a bird.

Origin:

The word pinion is derived from the latin word pinna meaning feather or wing. in mechanical engineering, it refers to a gear or wheel that transmits motion by means of a toothed wheel engaging with a toothed rack or with another gear.

Examples:

1. The pinion gear engaged with the rack to move the machine's arm.
2. The pinion gear in the watch was not functioning properly, causing the time to be off.
3. The bird's pinions were too damaged to fly.
4. He replaced the pinion gear in the differential to fix the car's problem.
5. The pinion on the wind turbine's gearbox was worn out.

(As a verb)

Pinion ( verb )

1. A gear or wheel that transmits motion by engaging with a toothed rack or with another gear.
2. A small gear or wheel that is part of a larger mechanism, such as a clock or watch.
3. A feather on the wing of a bird.

Origin:

The word pinion is derived from the latin word pinna meaning feather or wing. in mechanical engineering, it refers to a gear or wheel that transmits motion by means of a toothed wheel engaging with a toothed rack or with another gear.

Examples:

1. The pinion gear engaged with the rack to move the machine's arm.
2. The pinion gear in the watch was not functioning properly, causing the time to be off.
3. The bird's pinions were too damaged to fly.
4. He replaced the pinion gear in the differential to fix the car's problem.
5. The pinion on the wind turbine's gearbox was worn out.