Talons: meaning, definitions and examples
๐ฆ
talons
[ หtรฆlษnz ]
bird of prey
The sharp, hooked claws of a bird of prey, used to catch and hold prey.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The eagle swooped down and grabbed its prey with its talons.
- The falcon's talons were strong and sharp, allowing it to catch its dinner.
human anatomy
The pointed and sharp claws or nails on the feet of some animals, especially birds and reptiles.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The owl's talons were used for gripping onto branches while hunting.
- The lizard's talons helped it climb the tree effortlessly.
Translations
Translations of the word "talons" in other languages:
๐ต๐น garras
๐ฎ๐ณ เคชเคเคเฅ
๐ฉ๐ช Krallen
๐ฎ๐ฉ cakar
๐บ๐ฆ ะบัะณัั
๐ต๐ฑ szpony
๐ฏ๐ต ็ช
๐ซ๐ท griffes
๐ช๐ธ garras
๐น๐ท penรงeler
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ฐํฑ
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ุฎุงูุจ
๐จ๐ฟ drรกpy
๐ธ๐ฐ pazรบry
๐จ๐ณ ็ชๅญ
๐ธ๐ฎ kremplji
๐ฎ๐ธ klรฆr
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัััะฝะฐาัะฐั
๐ฌ๐ช แแ แญแงแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ pษncษlษr
๐ฒ๐ฝ garras
Etymology
The word 'talons' originated from Old French 'talun', from Medieval Latin 'talonem', meaning 'heel, hind claw'. It has been used in English since the 15th century to refer to the claws or nails of birds or other animals.