Talons Meaning in English
word · lemma: talon
Definition
Sharp, curved claws of birds of prey, like eagles and hawks, used for catching and holding their food.
Usage & Nuances
'Talons' is almost always used for birds of prey, not regular birds or mammals (whose 'claws' or 'paws' are used). Common collocations: 'sharp talons', 'grip with its talons'. Rarely used in everyday conversation except for animal or fantasy contexts.
Spanish: garras (de ave) - uñas (de ave)Portuguese (BR): garras (de ave) - unhas (de ave)Portuguese (PT): garras (de ave) - unhas (de ave)Chinese (Simplified): 鸟爪 - 利爪Chinese (Traditional): 鳥爪 - 利爪Hindi: पंजे (पक्षी के)Arabic: مخالب (الطيور)Bengali: নখরRussian: когти (хищных птиц)Japanese: かぎづめ - タロンVietnamese: vuốt (chim săn mồi)Korean: 발톱(맹금류)Turkish: pençe (yırtıcı kuşların)Urdu: پنچھ (شکاری پرندوں کے)Indonesian: cakar (burung pemangsa)
Example Sentences
The eagle caught the rabbit with its talons.
basic
Owls have strong talons for hunting at night.
basic
A hawk uses its talons to grab food.
basic
The hawk’s talons left deep marks on the tree branch.
natural
Young eagles learn to sharpen their talons before they hunt.
natural
In stories, dragons are often described as having huge, sharp talons.
natural