Meaning Of Pounce

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.