Englisch-Finnisch Übersetzung für pounce

Definition für pounce

  • A type of fine powder, as of sandarac, or cuttlefish bone, sprinkled over wet ink to dry the ink after writing or on rough paper to smooth the writing surface
  • To sprinkle or rub with pounce powder
  • A sudden leaping attack
  • The claw or talon of a bird of prey
  • A punch or stamp
  • Cloth worked in eyelet holes
  • To leap into the air intending to seize someone or something
  • To attack suddenly by leaping
  • To eagerly seize an opportunity
  • To strike or seize with the talons; to pierce, as with the talons
  • To stamp holes in; to perforate

Anwendungsbeispiele

  • to pounce paper, or a pattern
  • The kitten pounced at the ball I threw to it
  • She pounced on the young man, because she loved him and wanted him for herself
  • I was awakened from a dead sleep by my child pouncing on top of me from out of nowhere
  • I pounced on the chance to get promoted
  • While he was out of town on vacation, I pounced, leaking the photos
  • Why would I talk to the press and give them a chance to pounce on me?

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