Pronunciation: /paʊns/
noun A sudden swooping or springing movement made by an animal to capture prey.
A1 The cat made a quick pounce on the mouse.
A2 The lion's pounce was swift and powerful.
B1 The ninja's pounce caught the enemy off guard.
B2 The goalkeeper's pounce saved the goal from being scored.
C1 The tiger's pounce was calculated and precise.
C2 The cheetah's pounce was a display of incredible speed and agility.
verb To spring or swoop suddenly in order to catch or attack something.
A1 The cat pounced on the mouse.
A2 The goalkeeper pounced on the loose ball.
B1 The salesperson pounced on the opportunity to make a sale.
B2 The detective pounced on the suspect as soon as he made a move.
C1 The journalist pounced on the chance to interview the famous actor.
C2 The cheetah pounced on its prey with lightning speed.
formal The tiger waited patiently for the perfect moment to pounce on its prey.
informal I saw the cat pounce on a mouse in the backyard.
slang The salesperson tried to pounce on me with a high-pressure pitch.
figurative She was ready to pounce on any opportunity that came her way.
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