Talon

Name for things

A talon is a claw, especially the sharp, hooked claw of a bird of prey: The hawk seized the rabbit in its talons.

The word suggests predatory grip and piercing strength.

Extended uses describe anything claw-like or grasping: the talons of winter, escape the talons of debt.

avian

claw

Curved animal nail

  • raptorHunting bird with talons
  • eagleLarge predatory bird
  • hawkTaloned predatory bird

falcon · owl · bird of prey · grip · perch · hunting · strike · clutch · curved · sharp

mythology

griffin

Legendary eagle-lion hybrid

  • dragonLegendary fire-breathing reptile
  • phoenixSelf-immolating, regenerating bird
  • harpyPredatory mythical bird-woman

thunderbird · roc · garuda · simurgh · hippogriff · chimera · monster · beast · creature · legendary

weapon

blade

Flat cutting edge

  • knifeSharp cutting utensil
  • daggerShort pointed stabbing blade
  • combatArmed hostile engagement

slash · strike · martial arts · curved blade · fighting · self-defense · tactical · ninja · assassin · melee

software

voice control

Device operation via speech

coding · dictation · command · scripting · programming · disability · RSI · assistive technology · input · navigation

vehicle

helicopter

Rotary-wing aircraft

unmanned · tactical · combat · concept car · automotive · aerospace · stealth · performance

Categories
Opposites
anatomical function

Talonpad

Cushioned writing surface

hoof · flipper · fin · shell · webbed foot

predator-prey relationship

Talonhoof

Horny foot covering

fleece · shell · camouflage · armor · scales

sharpness and penetration

Talonpaw pad

Cushioned sole tissue

hoof · fingertip · toe pad

Phrases
Family

talons, taloned

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G