nounπShareA 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."The calligraphy teacher used a pounce to smooth the rough paper before starting the lesson. "stationerywritingmaterialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareCharcoal dust, or some other coloured powder for making patterns through perforated designs, used by embroiderers, lacemakers, etc."The embroiderer carefully dusted the pounce onto the fabric, tracing the intricate design. "materialsubstanceartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo sprinkle or rub with pounce powder."to pounce paper, or a pattern"stationerywritingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA sudden leaping attack."The cat waited patiently, and then with a sudden pounce, it caught the toy mouse. "actionanimalmilitaryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe claw or talon of a bird of prey."The hawk's sharp pounce ripped through the air as it snatched the mouse. "animalbirdanatomypartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA punch or stamp."The boxer's pounce connected with the opponent's jaw, knocking him out. "markactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareCloth worked in eyelet holes."The intricate pounce design on the tablecloth added a touch of elegance to the dinner party. "materialwearChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo leap into the air intending to seize someone or something."She pounced on the young man, because she loved him and wanted him for herself."actionanimalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo attack suddenly by leaping."I was awakened from a dead sleep by my child pouncing on top of me from out of nowhere."actionanimalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo eagerly seize an opportunity."I pounced on the chance to get promoted."actionbusinessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo strike or seize with the talons; to pierce, as with the talons."The hawk watched the field intently, ready to pounce on any small movement it detected. "actionanimalnatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo stamp holes in; to perforate."The baker used a special tool to pounce the dough, creating small holes to prevent it from puffing up too much while baking. "actionmarkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
