talon

Example Sentences

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He is walking, one black-tipped talon outstretched, wings flat at his side.

From Salon • Feb. 20, 2023

Nitzani’s black 2015 Toyota Camry is also riddled with dents, talon marks and beak scratches, while the $30,000 he invested to landscape his front lawn is ruined by brown spots from lounging peafowl.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 7, 2023

The birders’ euphemism for catching a talon is “getting footed,” and it’s both extremely painful and difficult to remove.

From Seattle Times • May 11, 2022

Experts believe DC9 is a male, based on its talon and foot-pad size — a specialized measurement used to determine sex — and the depth of its beak, Rauch said.

From Washington Post • May 5, 2022

Below me, I see my right talon fall off my body to the ground.

From "Sparrow" by Sarah Moon