talon
UK/'tælәn/US
GREC2
Definitions
n.
A sharp, hooked claw of a bird of prey or other predatory animal
（猛禽的）爪，利爪
Root Breakdown
Native Englishtalonother
=talon
Common Collocations
- 1.sharp talons锋利的爪子
- 2.razor-sharp talons锋利如刀的利爪
- 3.[grip with talons]用爪子抓住
- 4.talons of a hawk鹰爪
Example Sentences
- 1.
The eagle seized the rabbit in its sharp talons and soared into the sky.
- 2.
The hawk's talons are perfectly designed for gripping and tearing prey.