Prey-catching claw (5)
I believe the answer is:
talon
'prey-catching claw' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for talon that I've seen before include "hunting hook" , "The stock" , "Tonal (anag.)" , "Large claw" , "Prey-bird's claw" .)