Possible Clues:

• Raptor has what is a pound in weight
• Prey plucker
• Short story being broadcast, a gripping one
• Moulding - not a long piece
• Sounds like one of Santa Claus gives us one pound in one ton
• Vicious hooker, member of the Eagles
• What you get from the turn of 28 across, thanks to having a pound on it
• Limb gripper
• Gripping part of hobby expert alone comprehends
• Osprey's weapon