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pinion vs plume

plume vs pinion

pinion and plume both are nouns.

pinion and plume both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
pinion Yes No Yes No
plume Yes No Yes No
As nouns, plume is a hypernym of pinion; that is, plume is a word with a broader meaning than pinion:
  • pinion: any of the larger wing or tail feathers of a bird
  • plume: the light horny waterproof structure forming the external covering of birds
Other hypernyms of pinion include plumage.
pinion (noun) plume (noun)
wing of a bird the light horny waterproof structure forming the external covering of birds
any of the larger wing or tail feathers of a bird a feather or cluster of feathers worn as an ornament
a gear with a small number of teeth designed to mesh with a larger wheel or rack anything that resembles a feather in shape or lightness
pinion (verb) plume (verb)
cut the wings off (of birds) dress or groom with elaborate care
bind the arms of form a plume
clean with one's bill
deck with a plume
be proud of
rip off; ask an unreasonable price
Difference between pinion and plume

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