v. & n.
—v.intr.
1 spring or swoop, esp. as in capturing prey.
2 (often foll. by on, upon) a make a sudden attack. b seize eagerly upon an object, remark, etc. (pounced on what we said).
—n.
1 the act or an instance of pouncing.
2 the claw or talon of a bird of prey.
Derivatives:
pouncer n.
Etymology: perh. f. PUNCHEON(1)
2.
n. & v.
—n.
1 a fine powder formerly used to prevent ink from spreading on unglazed paper.
2 powdered charcoal etc. dusted over a perforated pattern to transfer the design to the object beneath.
—v.tr.
1 dust with pounce.
2 transfer (a design etc.) by use of pounce.
3 smooth (paper etc.) with pounce or pumice.
Derivatives:
pouncer n.
Etymology: F ponce, poncer f. L pumex PUMICE
Useful english dictionary. 2012.