Pounce: meaning, definitions and examples
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pounce
[ paสns ]
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
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:
๐ต๐น atacar
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเฅเคฆเคจเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช Anspringen
๐ฎ๐ฉ melompat
๐บ๐ฆ ัััะธะฑะฝััะธ
๐ต๐ฑ skoczyฤ
๐ฏ๐ต ้ฃใณใคใ
๐ซ๐ท sauter
๐ช๐ธ saltar
๐น๐ท sฤฑรงramak
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ฎ์น๋ค
๐ธ๐ฆ ุงููุถ
๐จ๐ฟ skoฤit
๐ธ๐ฐ skoฤiลฅ
๐จ๐ณ ๆ
๐ธ๐ฎ skoฤiti
๐ฎ๐ธ fara รญ skot
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะพาาั ะถะฐัะฐั
๐ฌ๐ช แฎแขแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ tullanmaq
๐ฒ๐ฝ 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.
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