talon

UK
/ˈtælən/
US
/ˈtælən/

Übersetzungen

talonsubstantiv
talons
Pl.
UK
/ˈtælən/
US
/ˈtælən/
The eagle's talon is sharp and strong.
Коготь орла острый и сильный.
Zusätzliche Übersetzungen
talonverb
taloned
Präteritum
taloned
Partizip Perfekt
taloning
Gerundium
UK
/ˈtæl.ən/
US
/ˈtæl.ən/
Rare but attested transitive verb meaning ‘to seize or grip with or as with talons’.
talonadjektiv
Attributive use before nouns (e.g., ‘talon knife’, ‘talon guard’).

Definitionen

talonsubstantiv
A claw, especially one belonging to a bird of prey.
The eagle's talon gripped the branch tightly as it surveyed the landscape.
A part of a lock that the key presses to move the bolt.
The locksmith explained how the talon in the lock mechanism works with the key.
In certain card games, the stock or pile of undealt cards placed face-down.
After each move you draw a card from the talon.
talonverb
To seize or grip with or as with talons.
The owl swooped down and taloned its prey.
talonadjektiv
Relating to or designed for a talon or claw; used attributively before another noun.
The falcon wore a talon guard during practice.