Owl swooped down, talons grasping prey.

Meaning: The owl swooped down from the tree, its sharp claws grabbing the animal.

Choice of Words: Swooped means to dive or fly down suddenly. Talons are the sharp claws of a bird of prey. Grasping means to hold or seize something tightly.

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• The owl swooped down silently, its talons outstretched.
• She swooped down, talons clutching a wriggling fish.
• The bird swooped down, its sharp talons glinting in the sun.
• The owl swooped down silently to catch its prey.
• The swift bird swooped down to catch its prey.
• The eagle swooped down to catch its prey.
• Eagle's powerful talons grip prey tightly.
• Talons grip prey tightly in sky.
• Sharp talons snatch prey from unsuspecting victim.
• Talons gripped prey tightly in grasp.