pouncing Antonyms
Meaning of pouncing
pouncing
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
pouncing Sentence Examples
- The hungry lion pounced on its unsuspecting prey, sinking its sharp teeth into its flesh.
- The toddler pounced on the ball, eager to score a goal in the backyard game.
- The thief pounced on the open window, hoping to seize the valuables inside.
- The cat pounced on the mouse as it scurried across the living room floor.
- The prosecutor pounced on the witness's inconsistency, trying to discredit their testimony.
- The dancer pounced from the wings, drawing gasps from the stunned audience.
- The rugby player pounced on the loose ball, breaking through the defense and sprinting towards the try line.
- The eager student pounced on the opportunity to ask the guest speaker a question.
- The eagle pounced on its target, its sharp talons extended for the kill.
- The salesperson pounced on the lead, hoping to close a lucrative sale.
FAQs About the word pouncing
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
attacking, cavorting, romping, gamboling, frolicking, capering, shooting, skipping, skyrocketing, bucking
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The hungry lion pounced on its unsuspecting prey, sinking its sharp teeth into its flesh.
The toddler pounced on the ball, eager to score a goal in the backyard game.
The thief pounced on the open window, hoping to seize the valuables inside.
The cat pounced on the mouse as it scurried across the living room floor.
