talon
noun
a claw, especially of a bird of prey.
talons
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pluralof talon.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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"Osprey parents are surprisingly tender despite their large size and sharp talons," Maclauchlan said.
From BBC ● Aug. 10, 2026
“Cell phone video confirmed that the adult was able to fend off the other eagles by turning over and using its talons, but was unable to fly far away,” the organization said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 20, 2026
At the same time, bald eagles were rumored to sometimes kidnap human babies and fly away with them in their talons.
From Slate ● Feb. 21, 2026
In owls, for example, touch centers that typically correspond to face touch are devoted solely to talons.
From Science Daily ● May 29, 2024
Loki closed his talons on the nut, hopped up to and between the bars of the window, and began the journey home.
From "Norse Mythology" by Neil Gaiman
