Pounce: meaning, definitions and examples

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pounce

 

[ paสŠns ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

sudden movement

To pounce means to leap or spring suddenly in order to catch something. This action is often associated with predators hunting their prey, where quickness and stealth are essential for success.

Synonyms

descend, jump, leap, spring

Examples of usage

  • The cat decided to pounce on the unsuspecting mouse.
  • The eagle pounced on its prey from high in the sky.
  • She watched as her dog pounced on the ball.
  • He pounced on the opportunity to speak at the conference.

Translations

Translations of the word "pounce" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น atacar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เฅ‚เคฆเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Anspringen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ melompat

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัั‚ั€ะธะฑะฝัƒั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ skoczyฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้ฃ›ใณใคใ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท sauter

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ saltar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sฤฑรงramak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฎ์น˜๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู†ู‚ุถ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ skoฤit

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ skoฤiลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ‰‘

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ skoฤiti

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ fara รญ skot

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะพา›า›ั‹ ะถะฐัะฐัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฎแƒขแƒแƒ›แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tullanmaq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ saltar

Etymology

The word 'pounce' originates from the Middle English 'pouncen' or 'pouncien,' which is derived from the Old French 'poncier,' meaning 'to catch or seize.' This term is related to the Medieval Latin 'punciare,' which means 'to prick or to pierce.' The evolution of 'pounce' reflects its association with the rapid, sudden action of grasping or capturing, particularly in relation to how animals hunt. Over time, 'pounce' has taken on a broader metaphorical meaning, often referring to any swift action taken to seize an opportunity or advantage.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #24,364, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.