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jenny
jen·ny J0030600 (jĕn′ē)n. pl. jen·nies 1. The female of certain animals, especially a donkey or a wren.2. A spinning jenny.
[From the name Jenny.]jenny (ˈdʒɛnɪ) n, pl -nies1. (Mechanical Engineering) a hand-operated machine for turning up the edge of a piece of sheet metal in preparation for making a joint2. (Animals) the female of certain animals or birds, esp a donkey, ass, or wren3. (Mechanical Engineering) short for spinning jenny4. (Billiards & Snooker) billiards snooker an in-off. See long jenny, short jenny[C17: from the name Jenny, diminutive of Jane]jen•ny (ˈdʒɛn i)
n., pl. -nies. 1. spinning jenny. 2. the female of certain animals, esp. a female donkey or a female bird. [1590–1600; generic use of Jenny, proper name] JennyA female donkey, but it was also a name sometimes applied to female mules.Thesaurus| Noun | 1. | Jenny - United States architect who designed the first skyscraper in which a metal skeleton was used (1832-1907)William Le Baron Jenny | | 2. | jenny - female donkeyjennet, jenny assass - hardy and sure-footed animal smaller and with longer ears than the horse |
Translationsjenny
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hoofed, herbivorous mammal of the genus Equus, closely related to the horse. It is distinguished from the horse by its small size, large head, long ears, and small hooves. There are three living species: Equus hemonius, the Asian wild ass; E.
..... Click the link for more information. .jenny[′jen·ē] (vertebrate zoology) A female animal, as a jenny wren. A female donkey. jennyA machine which shoots out a jet of steam; used for cleaning surfaces.jenny1. a hand-operated machine for turning up the edge of a piece of sheet metal in preparation for making a joint 2. the female of certain animals or birds, esp a donkey, ass, or wren 3. short for spinning jenny4. Billiards Snooker an in-off MedicalSeeASSJenny
Synonyms for Jennynoun United States architect who designed the first skyscraper in which a metal skeleton was used (1832-1907)Synonymsnoun female donkeySynonymsRelated Words |