noun Download 🔗Share A sharp, hooked claw of a bird of prey or other predatory animal. Examples : "The eagle gripped the fish tightly in its talon as it flew back to its nest. " animal bird anatomy nature part Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share One of certain small prominences on the hind part of the face of an elephant's tooth. Examples : "The dentist pointed to a small, white talon on the back of the elephant's tooth, explaining that it was a normal feature. " animal anatomy body part Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A kind of moulding, concave at the bottom and convex at the top; an ogee. (When the concave part is at the top, it is called an inverted talon.) Examples : "The architect used a talon molding on the top of the fireplace to create a decorative, elegant look. " architecture art Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share The shoulder of the bolt of a lock on which the key acts to shoot the bolt. Examples : "The locksmith carefully examined the talon of the antique lock to see if it was worn. " machine part building Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share In various card games, the remaining stock of undealt cards. Examples : "The talon of cards was placed face down on the table before the next hand began. " game Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
