Difference between Claw and Talon

What is the difference between Claw and Talon?

Claw as a noun is a curved, pointed horny nail on each digit of the foot of a mammal, reptile, or bird. while Talon as a noun is a sharp, hooked claw of a bird of prey or other predatory animal.

Claw

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To scratch or to tear at. To use the claws to seize, to grip. To use the claws to climb.

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A curved, pointed horny nail on each digit of the foot of a mammal, reptile, or bird. A foot equipped with such. The pincer of a crustacean or other arthropod. A mechanical device resembling a claw, used for gripping or lifting. The act of catching a ball overhand.

Talon

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A sharp, hooked claw of a bird of prey or other predatory animal.

We hope you now know whether to use Claw or Talon in your sentence.

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