Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

cannon pinion

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.61 in modern English

Syllables: can-non pin-ion
IPA

16

Scrabble Score

12

Letters

3

Syllables

6

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The pinion on the minute hand arbor of a watch or clock, which drives the hand but permits it to be moved in setting.

Inflected Forms

cannon pinions (plural)

Questions

What does cannon pinion mean?: The pinion on the minute hand arbor of a watch or clock, which drives the hand but permits it to be moved in setting.

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