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talon
[tal-uhn]
noun
a claw, especially of a bird of prey.
the shoulder on the bolt of a lock against which the key presses in sliding the bolt.
Cards.the cards left over after the deal; stock.
talon
/ ˈæə /
noun
a sharply hooked claw, esp of a bird of prey
anything resembling a bird's claw
the part of a lock that the key presses on when it is turned
cards the pile of cards left after the deal
architect another name for ogee
stock exchange a printed slip attached to some bearer bonds to enable the holder to apply for a new sheet of coupons
talon
One of the sharp, curved claws on a limb of a bird or other animal such as a lizard, used for seizing and tearing prey. Most talons are situated at the ends of digits.
Other 51Թ Forms
- taloned adjective
- untaloned adjective
- ˈٲDzԱ adjective
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of talon1
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of talon1
Example Sentences
“One usually turns upside down, so they meet talon to talon,” Taylor said.
On their right, the nails are like talons, sharpened to a menacing point.
Thirty-three spectators at the cockfight were detained and about 250 roosters were discovered, along with a fighting ring, a scoreboard and steel talons, according to officials.
Twelve months later, the match ball arrived in the talons of an eagle.
In owls, for example, touch centers that typically correspond to face touch are devoted solely to talons.
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