talon
nounUK /ˈtælən/
US /ˈtælən/
A sharp claw of a bird like an eagle or hawk.
The eagle grabbed the fish with its strong talons.
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2. A sharp curved fingernail or claw on an animal.
The cat's talon scratched the tree bark.
3. The part of a lock that the key turns, or a finger-like part on a machine.
The key's talon clicked inside the lock.
4. In card games, the cards left over after dealing.
The dealer set the talon aside before play began.