talon

[US]/'tælən/
[UK]/'tælən/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. claw-like finger or toe of a bird of prey, especially a raptor; hand; a claw-like object; a decorative claw.

Phrases & Collocations

sharp talons

talon grip

eagle's talon

talons extended

Example Sentences

The eagle's talons are sharp and powerful.

The owl caught its prey with its sharp talons.

The hawk's talons are designed for catching small animals.

The falcon's talons are used for gripping its prey.

The talons of a bird of prey are essential for hunting.

The talons of an eagle can exert a tremendous amount of pressure.

The talons of a raptor are crucial for survival in the wild.

The vulture's talons help it tear into carrion.

The talons of a bird are adapted for different hunting techniques.

The sharp talons of a predator are its main weapon.

Real-world Examples

Critters, there's no talon what they'll do.

Source: CNN 10 Student English November 2022 Compilation

With a formidable beak, he has not the talons of a true eagle of the sea.

Source: British Original Language Textbook Volume 5

The talons came down, grabbed the box, and flew down the street.

Source: A Small Story, A Great Documentary

Anyway, the harpy eagle is armed with talons as big as grizzly bears.

Source: National Geographic (Children's Section)

The thought of eating talons is abhorrent to many Westerners, but they often feature in Cantonese recipes.

Source: The Economist (Summary)

" Ghost" ! Jon shouted, sitting up. He could still feel the talons, the pain. " Ghost, to me" !

Source: A Song of Ice and Fire: A Clash of Kings (Bilingual Edition)

Hedwig gave a very loud hoot and took off so suddenly that her talons cut into his shoulder.

Source: Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire

The little one apparently got tangled in a talon and tumbled down a cliff side in California.

Source: CNN 10 Student English April 2022 Collection

Wouldn't their talons get tired and blood rush to their heads from hanging around for so long?

Source: One Hundred Thousand Whys

She smiled, her long copper hair tumbling across her face. " The Lord of Light has fiery talons, Jon Snow" .

Source: A Song of Ice and Fire: A Storm of Ice and Rain (Bilingual)

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