pouncing

Verb (1)

pounce (third-person singular simple present pounces, present participle pouncing, simple past and past participle pounced)

1. (transitive) To sprinkle or rub with pounce powder.
   • to pounce paper, or a pattern

Verb (2)

pounce (third-person singular simple present pounces, present participle pouncing, simple past and past participle pounced)

1. (intransitive) To leap into the air intending to seize someone or something.
   • The kitten pounced at the ball I threw to it.

   Synonyms:

   leap, jump, bounce

2. (intransitive) 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. (intransitive) To eagerly seize an opportunity.
   • I pounced on the chance to get promoted.
4. (transitive) To strike or seize with the talons; to pierce, as with the talons.
   • Stooped from his highest pitch to pounce a wren.1782, William Cowper, Table Talk
5. (transitive) To stamp holes in; to perforate.

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