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talon

/ˈtælən/

talonnoun

talons

/ˈtælən/

Translations

коготь

The eagle's talon is sharp and strong.

Коготь орла острый и сильный.

Additional translations

талон

Definitions

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.

Synonyms

talonverb

taloned

Past Simple

taloned

Past Participle

taloning

Gerund

/ˈtæl.ən/

Rare but attested transitive verb meaning ‘to seize or grip with or as with talons’.

Definitions

To seize or grip with or as with talons.

The owl swooped down and taloned its prey.

Synonyms

talonadjective

Attributive use before nouns (e.g., ‘talon knife’, ‘talon guard’).

Definitions

Relating to or designed for a talon or claw; used attributively before another noun.

The falcon wore a talon guard during practice.

Synonyms

talonpast participle

Definitions

Having talons; clawed.

The hawk's taloned feet clutched the prey.