pounce

1. n. A fine powder, as of sandarac, or cuttlefish bone, -- formerly used to prevent ink from spreading on manuscript. Source: opted

2. n. Charcoal dust, or some other colored powder for making patterns through perforated designs, -- used by embroiderers, lace makers, etc. Source: opted

3. v. t. To sprinkle or rub with pounce; as, to pounce paper, or a pattern. Source: opted

4. v. t. The claw or talon of a bird of prey. Source: opted

5. v. t. A punch or stamp. Source: opted

6. v. t. Cloth worked in eyelet holes. Source: opted

7. v. t. To strike or seize with the talons; to pierce, as with the talons. Source: opted

8. v. t. To punch; to perforate; to stamp holes in, or dots on, by way of ornament. Source: opted

9. v. i. To fall suddenly and seize with the claws; -- with on or upon; as, a hawk pounces upon a chicken. Also used figuratively. Source: opted

10. n. the act of pouncing Source: wordnet

11. v. move down on as if in an attack Source: wordnet

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