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pounce

UK/paʊns/ US/ˈpaʊns/ uncommon archaic
verb (1) noun (1)

verb

1.

move down on as if in an attack

  • “The raptor swooped down on its prey”
  • “The teacher swooped down upon the new students”
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noun

1.

the act of pouncing

Origin

From Middle English pounce, probably akin to punch. Possibly from Old French ponchonner (compare French poinçonner).

Phrases

  • pounce wheel

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