talon
word
Definition
A talon is the sharp, curved claw of a bird of prey, like an eagle or a hawk. It helps these birds catch, hold, and kill their food.
Usage & Nuances
'Talon' is mainly used to talk about birds of prey (eagles, hawks, owls). It's rare for other birds or animals. Common collocation is 'sharp talons'. Not interchangeable with 'claw', which is more general.
Spanish: garra (de ave de rapiña)Portuguese (BR): garra (de ave de rapina)Portuguese (PT): garra (de ave de rapina)Chinese (Simplified): 爪（猛禽的）Chinese (Traditional): 爪（猛禽的）Hindi: पंजा (शिकारी पक्षी का)Arabic: مخلب (لطائر جارح)Bengali: নখরRussian: коготь (хищной птицы)Japanese: かぎ爪Vietnamese: vuốt (chim săn mồi)Korean: 발톱 (맹금류)Turkish: pençe (yırtıcı kuş)Urdu: پنجہ (شکاری پرندہ)Indonesian: cakar (burung pemangsa)
Example Sentences
Watch out, those talons can do a lot of damage!
natural
The owl silently curled its talons around the branch.
natural
Did you see the falcon's huge talons up close?
natural
The eagle grabbed the fish with its talons.
basic
Owls catch mice using their talons.
basic
A hawk’s talon is very sharp.
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