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talon

UK
/ˈtælən/
US
/ˈtælən/

Translations

talonnoun
talons
pl
UK
/ˈtælən/
US
/ˈtælən/
serreSe dit surtout de la griffe des oiseaux de proie.
The eagle's talon gripped the branch tightly as it surveyed the landscape.
La serre de l’aigle agrippait fermement la branche tandis qu’il observait le paysage.
talonJeux de cartes : paquet de cartes non distribuées.
After each move you draw a card from the talon.
Après chaque coup, vous tirez une carte du talon.
Additional translations
talonTerme technique de serrurerie.
griffeSens plus général, quand l’idée de griffe est privilégiée.
Synonyms
hook
claw
spike
fang
nail
talonverb
taloned
Past Simple
taloned
Past Participle
taloning
Gerund
UK
/ˈtæl.ən/
US
/ˈtæl.ən/
Rare but attested transitive verb meaning ‘to seize or grip with or as with talons’.
saisirAvec l’idée d’attraper ou de serrer avec des serres.
The owl swooped down and taloned its prey.
La chouette a plongé sur sa proie et l’a saisie avec ses serres.
Additional translations
agripperPlus concret, avec l’idée de saisir fortement avec les serres.
Synonyms
tear
rip
grab
snatch
seize
grip
scratch
claw
talonadjective
Attributive use before nouns (e.g., ‘talon knife’, ‘talon guard’).
de serreEmploi attributif ou technique, en parlant d’une protection ou d’un dispositif lié à la serre.
The falcon wore a talon guard during practice.
Le faucon portait une protection de serre pendant l’entraînement.
Additional translations
unguéalTerme plus technique, surtout en registre savant.
Synonyms
curved
hook-shaped
hooked
raptorial
claw-shaped
clawlike
clawed
taloned

Definitions

talonnoun
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.
talonadjective
Relating to or designed for a talon or claw; used attributively before another noun.
The falcon wore a talon guard during practice.
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