Talons

Pronunciation: /ˈtælənz/

Definitions of talons

noun a sharp, hooked claw of a bird of prey or other predatory animal

Example Sentences

A1 The eagle caught the fish with its sharp talons.

A2 The owl's talons were used to grip onto the branch tightly.

B1 The hawk's talons were large and powerful, perfect for catching prey.

B2 The falcon's talons were razor-sharp, capable of piercing through tough skin.

C1 The golden eagle's talons were a lethal weapon, able to crush bones with ease.

C2 The harpy eagle's talons were massive and formidable, making it a fearsome predator.

Examples of talons in a Sentence

formal The eagle used its sharp talons to catch its prey.

informal Did you see the size of that bird's talons?

slang Those talons are wicked sharp!

figurative Her words had the emotional talons of a hawk, piercing deep into his heart.

Grammatical Forms of talons

• plural: talons
• comparative: more talon
• superlative: most talon
• present tense: talons
• future tense: will talon
• perfect tense: have taloned
• continuous tense: is taloning
• singular: talon
• positive degree: talon
• infinitive: to talon
• gerund: talonning
• participle: taloning

Origin and Evolution of talons

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'talons' originated from Old French 'talun' which derived from Latin 'talonem' meaning heel or ankle.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to the claws of birds of prey, the term 'talons' has evolved to also describe the sharp claws of other animals or even metaphorically used to describe someone's grip or grasp.