talon-like

That was as far as Dave got, for at that moment he witnessed a transformation and found himself gazing into the same unspeakably ferocious blue eyes of the night before, at the same clutching talon-like hands, and at the same formidable bulk in the act of springing upon him.

When the World Was Young 2010

A certain rude rhythm characterized his frenzy, and when all were under its sway, swinging their bodies in accord with his and venting their cries in unison, he sat bolt upright, with arm outstretched and long, talon-like finger extended.

THE MASTER OF MYSTERY 2010

The talon-like fingers gripped his shoulders, jerked him to his feet, and held him there.

CREATED HE THEM 2010

That's right, I thought, she had a meeting this morning with Pendleton, the graying old fart who held the purse strings of his company's ever increasing wealth in his bony, talon-like hands.

Bunnies 2009

That's right, I thought, she had a meeting this morning with Pendleton, the graying old fart who held the purse strings of his company's ever increasing wealth in his bony, talon-like hands.

Bunnies 2009

The talon-like nails of the black were tearing at his face, the hideous red eyes staring into his with a terrible threat, as Kane writhed about and, fending off the clawing hands with one arm, drew a pistol.

The Moon of Skulls Howard, Robert E. 2005

There is something stupid, absurd, in the hard, talon-like eyes watching so fiercely and so confidently in the doorway, sure, unmitigated.

Twilight in Italy 2003

When they arrived in the valley of Nole, they scramble d to their feet, extended their long arms with the thorns clasped tight in their talon-like fingers, and rushed in a furious crowd and with loud cries upon the terror-stricken people.

Queen Zixi of Ix Baum, L. Frank 1971

Their talon-like hands sank into his flesh as they dragged his ponderous bulk across the wet stone.

Conan Of The Isles De Camp, L. Sprague 1968

The soft cushioned palms spelled love of luxury, the stumpy, curving fingers and talon-like nails indicated acquisitive greed.

Juggernaut Alice Campbell