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tal·on
 talon
- pronunciation:
- tae
l
 n
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noun |
| definition 1: |
a bird or animal claw, esp. of a bird of prey.
The eagle scooped up the large fish in its talons.- similar words:
- claw
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| definition 2: |
the part of a lock, as on a door, on which the key presses to slide the bolt.
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| related words: |
claw |
| derivation: |
taloned (adj.) |
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