talon

• Garra afilada y curvada, especialmente de un ave rapaz como un águila, un halcón o un búho. También se usa para designar la garra o espolón de ciertos animales.

A sharp, hooked claw, especially on a bird of prey such as an eagle, hawk, or owl.

1. Sharp claw of a bird of preyB2formal

   A sharp, curved claw on the foot of a bird of prey, used for seizing and holding prey.

   Garra de ave rapaz

   • The eagle's talons gripped the branch tightly.
   • The hawk used its talons to catch a mouse.
   • The owl's talons are incredibly strong and sharp.

   Sinónimosclaw