noun Download 🔗Share A type of fine powder, as of sandarac, or cuttlefish bone, sprinkled over wet ink to dry the ink after writing or on rough paper to smooth the writing surface. Examples : "The calligraphy teacher used a pounce to smooth the rough paper before starting the lesson. " stationery writing material Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share Charcoal dust, or some other coloured powder for making patterns through perforated designs, used by embroiderers, lacemakers, etc. Examples : "The embroiderer carefully dusted the pounce onto the fabric, tracing the intricate design. " material substance art Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To sprinkle or rub with pounce powder. Examples : "to pounce paper, or a pattern" stationery writing Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A sudden leaping attack. Examples : "The cat waited patiently, and then with a sudden pounce, it caught the toy mouse. " action animal military Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share The claw or talon of a bird of prey. Examples : "The hawk's sharp pounce ripped through the air as it snatched the mouse. " animal bird anatomy part Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A punch or stamp. Examples : "The boxer's pounce connected with the opponent's jaw, knocking him out. " mark action Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share Cloth worked in eyelet holes. Examples : "The intricate pounce design on the tablecloth added a touch of elegance to the dinner party. " material wear Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To leap into the air intending to seize someone or something. Examples : "She pounced on the young man, because she loved him and wanted him for herself." action animal Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To attack suddenly by leaping. Examples : "I was awakened from a dead sleep by my child pouncing on top of me from out of nowhere." action animal Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To eagerly seize an opportunity. Examples : "I pounced on the chance to get promoted." action business Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To strike or seize with the talons; to pierce, as with the talons. Examples : "The hawk watched the field intently, ready to pounce on any small movement it detected. " action animal nature Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To stamp holes in; to perforate. Examples : "The baker used a special tool to pounce the dough, creating small holes to prevent it from puffing up too much while baking. " action mark Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading