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jenny

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jen·ny  (jn)
n. pl. jen·nies
1. The female of certain animals, especially the donkey and the wren.
2. A spinning jenny.
[From the name Jenny.]
jenny [ˈdʒɛnɪ]
n pl -nies
1. (Engineering / Mechanical Engineering) a hand-operated machine for turning up the edge of a piece of sheet metal in preparation for making a joint
2. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Animals) the female of certain animals or birds, esp a donkey, ass, or wren
3. (Engineering / Mechanical Engineering) short for spinning jenny
4. (Group Games / Billiards & Snooker) Billiards Snooker an in-off See long jenny, short jenny
[from the name Jenny, diminutive of Jane]
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Noun1.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 donkey
jennet, jenny ass
ass - hardy and sure-footed animal smaller and with longer ears than the horse
Translations
jenny
n (= donkey) → Eselin f; (= mule) → weibliches Maultier; (= spinning jenny) → (frühe) Feinspinnmaschine


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A short account of Jenny Jones, with the difficulties and discouragements which may attend young women in the pursuit of learning.
The History of Tom Jones, a Foundling by Fielding, Henry View in context
This is what your loving Jenny Wren calls the best time in the day and night,' said the person of the house.
Our Mutual Friend by Dickens, Charles View in context
Mary Kinglsey insisted on lending her her watch till recess, and Jenny Snow, a satirical young lady, who had basely twitted Amy upon her limeless state, promptly buried the hatchet and offered to furnish answers to certain appalling sums.
Little Women by Alcott, Louisa May View in context
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