Word Meaning

pounce definition and meaning

n. A fine powder, as of sandarac, or cuttlefish bone, -- formerly used to prevent ink from spreading on manuscript.
n. Charcoal dust, or some other colored powder for making patterns through perforated designs, -- used by embroiderers, lace makers, etc.
v. t. To sprinkle or rub with pounce; as, to pounce paper, or a pattern.
v. t. The claw or talon of a bird of prey.
v. t. A punch or stamp.
v. t. Cloth worked in eyelet holes.
v. t. To strike or seize with the talons; to pierce, as with the talons.
v. t. To punch; to perforate; to stamp holes in, or dots on, by way of ornament.
v. i. To fall suddenly and seize with the claws; -- with on or upon; as, a hawk pounces upon a chicken. Also used figuratively.

Crossword clues for pounce

- A sudden swoop
- Cat’s leap
- Spring or swoop
- Swoop