talon n
1 a sharply hooked claw, esp. of a bird of prey
2 anything resembling a bird's claw
3 the part of a lock that the key presses on when it is turned
4 (Piquet, etc.) the pile of cards left after the deal
5 (Architect) another name for →
ogee
6 (Stock Exchange) a printed slip attached to some bearer bonds to enable the holder to apply for a new sheet of coupons
(C14: from Old French: heel, from Latin talus heel)
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taloned adj