catches tail

The chest of each giant heaved as each took the other’s measure and gathered strength. Kong broke the standoff first, lunging in an attempt to attack his opponent’s side again. The saurian spun in an instant, its tail slamming Kong hard across his midsection. Kong caught it but the impact buckled his knees and he roared in fury. The meat eater then frantically tried to shake him off, but Kong held on.


Excerpt From
Merian C. Cooper's King Kong, Chapter 15