Pouncing: meaning, definitions and examples

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pouncing

 

[ หˆpaสŠn.sษชล‹ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

animals, hunting

Pouncing refers to the action of springing or leaping upon a target, typically used in the context of predatory behavior in animals. This move is often characterized by suddenness and speed, as the animal aims to catch its prey off guard.

Synonyms

bounded, jump, leap, spring

Examples of usage

  • The cat was pouncing on a mouse in the garden.
  • The hawk was seen pouncing on its unsuspecting prey from above.
  • The child was pouncing on the trampoline with joy.
  • The dog enjoyed pouncing through the tall grass.
Context #2 | Verb

playful, action

Pouncing can also describe a playful or energetic jump towards something, often used in the context of children or playful animals demonstrating exuberance or excitement.

Synonyms

bounce, jump, leap, spring

Examples of usage

  • The puppy was pouncing on its favorite toy.
  • The children were pouncing on each other during the game.
  • She was pouncing in excitement when she heard about the surprise party.
  • He couldn't stop pouncing around the room full of energy.

Translations

Translations of the word "pouncing" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น salto

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคเคชเคŸเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช springen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ melompat

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัั‚ั€ะธะฑะฐัŽั‡ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ skok

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้ฃ›ใณใ‹ใ‹ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท sauter

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ saltar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sฤฑรงrama

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฎ์น˜๊ธฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู‚ูุฒ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ skoฤit

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ skoฤiลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็Œ›ๆ‰‘

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ skoฤiti

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ stรถkkva

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะตะบั–ั€ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฎแƒขแƒแƒ›แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sฤฑรงrama

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ saltar

Etymology

The term 'pounce' comes from the Middle English word 'pouncen', which denotes the action of springing or jumping. This word is likely of imitative origin, reflecting the sound and motion associated with a sudden leap or attack. Its usage has evolved to encompass both predatory behavior in animals and playful jumping in various contexts. The original meaning retained its association with swiftness and surprise, often seen in the behavior of cat-like predators, but has also expanded to other contexts of energetic movement, particularly in everyday language reflecting playful actions.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #33,908 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.