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talon

/ˈtælən/

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1 · n.

a sharp claw of a bird of prey

猛禽的爪

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The eagle gripped the branch with a powerful talon.
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鹰用有力的爪子抓住了树枝。
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Pronunciation: /ˈtælən/

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