POUNCE

pounce

Noun

  1. A type of fine powder, as of sandarac, or cuttlefish bone, sprinkled over wet ink to dry the ink after writing.
  2. Charcoal dust, or some other coloured powder for making patterns through perforated designs, used by embroiderers, lace makers, etc.

Noun (etymology 2)

  1. The claw or talon of a bird of prey.
  2. A punch or stamp.
  3. Cloth worked in eyelet holes.

Verb

  1. To sprinkle or rub with pounce powder.
    to pounce paper, or a pattern

Verb (etymology 2)

  1. To leap into the air intending to seize someone or something.
    ''The kitten pounced at the ball I threw to him
    She pounced on the young man, because she loved him and wanted him for herself.
  2. To attack suddenly by leaping.
    ''I was awakened from a dead sleep by my child pouncing on top of me from out of nowhere.
  3. To eagerly seize an opportunity.
    I pounced on the chance to get promoted.
  4. To strike or seize with the talons; to pierce, as with the talons.
  5. To stamp holes in; to perforate.


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