sickle claw
Curved killing digit
A sickle claw is a large, curved, blade-like claw found on the feet of certain dinosaurs, particularly dromaeosaurids like Velociraptor and Deinonychus.
The claw was held raised off the ground while walking and likely used for slashing or pinning prey.
The name reflects its resemblance to the curved blade of a sickle.
- velociraptorSmall feathered Cretaceous predator
- talonRaptor's curved nail
- raptorHunting bird with talons
- bird of preyCarnivorous flying hunter
- pack hunterCarnivore coordinating group kills
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