Definition of pounce
(Entry 1 of 5)
: the claw of a bird of prey
pounce
verb (1)pounced; pouncing
Definition of pounce (Entry 2 of 5)
1a : to swoop upon and seize something with or as if with talons
b : to seize upon and make capital of something (such as another's blunder or an opportunity)
2 : to make a sudden assault or approach
pounce
noun (2)Definition of pounce (Entry 3 of 5)
: the act of pouncing
pounce
verb (2)pounced; pouncing
Definition of pounce (Entry 4 of 5)
: to dust, rub, finish, or stencil with pounce
pounce
noun (3)Definition of pounce (Entry 5 of 5)
1 : a fine powder formerly used to prevent ink from spreading
2 : a fine powder for making stenciled patterns
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The first known use of pounce was in the 15th century
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