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

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

Wait for an adult frog to regrow a lopped-off limb and you’ll see only a tapered spike, more like a talon than a leg.

From New York Times • Jan. 26, 2022

I’m staring and staring, getting eaten by the music, getting new eyes—when I feel a hand, or maybe it’s a bird talon clawing into my shoulder.

From "I'll Give You the Sun" by Jandy Nelson