Talon

Pronunciation: /ˈtælən/

Talon (noun)

  1. A sharp, curved claw found on birds, used for catching and holding prey.
  2. A sharp claw on some animals, often used for digging or climbing.

Examples

  • The eagle's talon is sharp and powerful.
  • The lion's talon can easily tear through flesh.

Common collocations: sharp talon, curved talon, strong talon, long talon

Synonyms of Talon

Formal

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