pouncing Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. verb move down on as if in an attack
    pounce; swoop.
    • The raptor swooped down on its prey
    • The teacher swooped down upon the new students

WordNet


Poun"cing noun
Definitions
  1. The art or practice of transferring a design by means of pounce.
  2. Decorative perforation of cloth. Obs.

Webster 1913