verbπShareTo sprinkle or rub with pounce powder."to pounce paper, or a pattern"stationerywritingChat 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."actionattitudecharacterbusinessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo strike or seize with the talons; to pierce, as with the talons."The hawk was pouncing on a field mouse in the tall grass. "animalactionnatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo stamp holes in; to perforate."The artist was pouncing the paper with a needle to create a dotted outline for her embroidery design. "actionwritingprocessmachineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe art or practice of transferring a design by means of pounce."The artist used pouncing to transfer the delicate floral pattern onto the canvas before painting. "artwritingprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareDecorative perforation of cloth."The elaborate pouncing on the altar cloth added a delicate, lace-like effect. "artmaterialstyleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA sudden leap, as of an animal when it pounces."The cat's pouncing on the toy mouse was swift and playful. "animalactionnatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
