a claw, especially one belonging to a bird of prey

the mouse wouldn't have stood much chance against the peregrine's talons

the black talons of mechanized war

the part of a bolt against which the key presses to slide it in a lock

(in various card games) the cards that have not yet been dealt

a printed form attached to a bearer bond that enables the holder to apply for a new sheet of coupons when the existing coupons have been used up

an ogee moulding