English to English
pounce
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noun (n)
- the act of pouncing(noun.act)source: wordnet30
- A fine powder, as of sandarac, or cuttlefish bone, -- formerly used to prevent ink from spreading on manuscript.(noun)source: webster1913
- The claw or talon of a bird of prey.(noun)source: webster1913
verb (v)
- To sprinkle or rub with pounce; as, to pounce paper, or a pattern.(verb)source: webster1913
- To strike or seize with the talons; to pierce, as with the talons.(verb)source: webster1913
- To fall suddenly and seize with the claws; -- with on or upon; as, a hawk pounces upon a chicken. Also used figuratively.(verb)source: webster1913
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