Pinion

usgb/ˈpɪnjən/
noun

The outer part of a bird's wing including the flight feathers.

The bird with a broken pinion never flew so high.
Visual representation of "pinion" - The outer part of a bird's wing including the flight feathers
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Bird Anatomy

Used to describe the wing extremities of birds; related to flying abilities.

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The falcon spread its pinions and soared into the sky.
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Metaphorical Use

Sometimes used metaphorically to talk about soaring to greater heights.

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After her recovery, her spirits took flight like a bird's pinions.
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Literary Descriptions

Often found in literary or poetic contexts when depicting birds.

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The eagle's majestic pinions were highlighted against the sunset.
Visual representation of the word "Pinion"

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