impennata

• IPA^(key): /im.penˈna.ta/
• Rhymes: -ata
• Hyphenation: im‧pen‧nà‧ta

From im- +‎ penna (“pen”) +‎ -ata.

impennata f (plural impennate) (rare)

1. amount of ink that a pen can hold
2. (by extension) short written text

From impennare +‎ -ata.

impennata f (plural impennate)

1. rearing, especially of a horse
2. (aeronautics) climb, nose-up
3. strong reaction

   un'impennata d'orgoglio ― a burst of pride

4. (by extension) burst of anger or resentment

   s'è fatto sopraffare dall'impennate ― he got overwhelmed by the anger

5. sharp increase, sudden rise, surge

   un'impennata di contagi ― a surge of infections

6. wheelie (an action or stunt where a bicycle, motorcycle, or other vehicle is ridden for a short period while it is standing only on its rear wheel or wheels)

See the etymology of the corresponding lemma form.

impennata f sg

1. feminine singular of impennato

• impanante, impannate