0 a sharp nail on the foot of a bird that it uses when hunting animals --
1 a sharp nail on the foot of a bird that it uses esp. when hunting animals --
2 a form that comes with some types of bond, that can be used to order new coupons (= part that is separated from a paper bond when interest is paid to the bond owner) when the original coupons are gone: --
The bonds are in the denominations of £1,000, £10,000 and £500,000 each with coupons and one talon (if appropriate) attached on issue.
He has talons which give him a close combat advantage.
Their plaster molding features a band with a talon motif over a cornice with an acanthus band and a broad ribbon of flowers and leaves.
The greater bulldog bat trawls the water with its long, curved talons approximately 23 cm below the surface.
Spectacular tandems, interlocking talons and falling some distance from the sky are typical of mutual displays.
They have a characteristic aerial courtship display which culminates in the pair locking talons mid-air and whirling earthwards in series of spectacular cartwheels.
These birds have very large powerful hooked beaks for tearing flesh from their prey, strong legs, powerful talons, and keen eyesight.
These birds have powerful hooked beaks for tearing flesh from their prey, strong legs, powerful talons, and keen eyesight.
They have long strong legs with powerful talons.
