Talons
/ˈtælənz/
Talons are the sharp, curved claws of birds of prey, used for seizing and killing prey.
Examples
- The museum displayed a fossilized talon of a prehistoric bird.
- She admired the hawk's talon as it grasped the branch.
- He described his anxiety as a pair of talons gripping his heart.
- The falconer trimmed the talons before the competition.
- The eagle spread its talons and swooped down on the fish.
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