Definition

Having sharp, hooked claws or talons, typically used by birds of prey for catching and holding onto their prey.

Example

The eagle swooped down with its taloned feet ready to catch the fish.

Conversation

Did you see that bird with the taloned feet at the park yesterday?

Yeah, it looked really fierce!

I was surprised by how well it could grab onto branches with those taloned claws.

Definitely! Nature has some amazing adaptations.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Taloned → It is formed from "talon" (from Old French *talon*, meaning claw) and the suffix "-ed" (indicating a past action or state). The word "taloned" describes something that has claws or is equipped with talons.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'talon' as a 'claw' — when something is 'taloned', it means it has claws, just like a bird of prey.

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