talon

noun
UK: /ˈtælən/
US: /ˈtælən/
  1. A sharp, curved claw on the foot of a bird of prey or certain other animals.

    1. The eagle gripped the fish with its talon.
    2. The owl's powerful talon allowed it to snatch prey from the forest floor with ease.

Synonyms

claw

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The phonetic transcription of "talon" is /ˈtælən/ in British English and /ˈtælən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "talon": claw.

Example usage of "talon": "The eagle gripped the fish with its talon.". More examples on the page.