Associations to the word «Pounce»

POUNCE, noun. (historical) A type of fine powder, as of sandarac, or cuttlefish bone, sprinkled over wet ink to dry the ink after writing.

POUNCE, noun. (historical) Charcoal dust, or some other coloured powder for making patterns through perforated designs, used by embroiderers, lace makers, etc.

POUNCE, verb. (transitive) To sprinkle or rub with pounce powder.

POUNCE, noun. The claw or talon of a bird of prey.

POUNCE, noun. A punch or stamp.

POUNCE, noun. Cloth worked in eyelet holes.

POUNCE, verb. (intransitive) To leap into the air intending to seize someone or something.

POUNCE, verb. (intransitive) To attack suddenly by leaping.

POUNCE, verb. (intransitive) To eagerly seize an opportunity.

POUNCE, verb. (transitive) To strike or seize with the talons; to pierce, as with the talons.

POUNCE, verb. (transitive) To stamp holes in; to perforate.

POUNCE, noun. The act of pouncing.

POUNCE, verb. Move down on as if in an attack; "The raptor swooped down on its prey"; "The teacher swooped down upon the new students".