talon
Definitions of talon
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the bottom of a shoe or boot; the back part of a shoe or boot that touches the ground and provides elevationtypes:talon aiguillea very high narrow heel on women's shoes
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the back part of the human foottype of:structure squelettiqueany structure created by the skeleton of an organism
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a piece of leather forming the back of a shoe or boot
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a torn part of a ticket returned to the holder as a receiptsynonyms: souchetype of:acquit, bon de caisse, quittance, reçuan acknowledgment (usually tangible) that payment has been made
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the part of a check that is retained as a record
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