n.1 a claw, esp. of a bird of prey.
2 the cards left after the deal in a card-game.
3 the last part of a dividend-coupon sheet, entitling the holder to a new sheet on presentation.
4 the shoulder of a bolt against which the key presses in shooting it in a lock.
5 an ogee moulding.
Derivatives:
taloned adj. (also in comb.).
Etymology: ME f. OF, heel, ult. f. L talus: see TALUS(1)