pounces Synonyms
pounces Meaning
pounces
to swoop down on and seize something, to make a sudden assault or approach, to swoop upon and seize something with or as if with talons, a fine powder for making stenciled patterns, the claw of a bird of prey, to dust, rub, finish, or stencil with pounce, a fine powder formerly used to prevent ink from spreading, to seize upon and make capital of something (such as another's blunder or an opportunity), the act of pouncing
pounces Sentence Examples
- The hungry tiger pounced on its unsuspecting prey, its claws extended.
- The playful kitten pounced on a toy mouse, chasing it around the room.
- The eagle pounced from the sky, its sharp talons gripping its victim.
- The wrestler pounced on his opponent, pinning them to the mat.
- The predator pounced on its injured quarry, delivering a swift and fatal blow.
- The salesperson pounced on a potential customer, eager to make a sale.
- The burglar pounced through a broken window, his movements swift and silent.
- The child pounced on their homework, eager to complete it before bedtime.
- The surgeon pounced on their scalpel, preparing to make a delicate incision.
- The hiker pounced on the opportunity to take a photo of a rare bird, freezing its moment of flight.
FAQs About the word pounces
to swoop down on and seize something, to make a sudden assault or approach, to swoop upon and seize something with or as if with talons, a fine powder for makin
gambols,attacks, bounces, dives, gambados, skips,capers, leaps, lopes, plunges
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The hungry tiger pounced on its unsuspecting prey, its claws extended.
The playful kitten pounced on a toy mouse, chasing it around the room.
The eagle pounced from the sky, its sharp talons gripping its victim.
The wrestler pounced on his opponent, pinning them to the mat.
