SINCE 1828
pounce
noun (1)
\ ˈpau̇n(t)s
\
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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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pounce
verb
\ ˈpau̇ns
\
\
pounced;
pouncing
Kids Definition of pounce
1
: to suddenly jump toward and seize something with or as if with claws
The cat waited to pounce.
2
: to act, approach, or attack suddenly or without hesitation
I pounced on the opportunity.
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