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单词 talon
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talon

(tælən)
Word forms: plural talons
countable noun [usually plural]
The talons of a bird of prey are its hooked claws.

talon in British English

(ˈtælən)
noun
1. 
a sharply hooked claw, esp of a bird of prey
2. 
anything resembling a bird's claw
3. 
the part of a lock that the key presses on when it is turned
4.  cards
the pile of cards left after the deal
5.  architecture another name for ogee
6.  stock exchange
a printed slip attached to some bearer bonds to enable the holder to apply for a new sheet of coupons
Derived forms
taloned (ˈtaloned)
adjective
Word origin
C14: from Old French: heel, from Latin tālus heel

talon in American English

(ˈtælən)
noun
1. 
the claw of a bird of prey or, sometimes, of an animal
2. 
a human finger or hand when like a claw in appearance or grasp
3. 
the part of the bolt of a lock upon which the key presses as it is turned
4. 
in card games, the stock remaining after the cards are dealt
5.  Architecture
an ogee molding
Derived forms
taloned (ˈtaloned)
adjective
Word origin
ME, talon, claw < OFr, heel, spur < VL *talo < L talus, ankle

Examples of 'talon' in a sentence
talon

Birds have talons and can grasp a branch securely.
Christianity Today (2000)
Can blast its opponents with flame attacks or its sharp talons.
The Sun (2016)
It launches itself off high roofs and swoops on passers-by with talons outstretched.
The Sun (2007)
Its sharp talons and eyesight, and a wingspan of up to two metres, makes it the ideal hunter.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
TWO duelling birds lock talons at 15ft in a tense mid-air tussle over food.
The Sun (2010)
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