Pounce
verb
To suddenly jump on someone or something in order to capture or kill it.
The cat pounced on the mouse and killed it instantly.
Often appears as...
- pounce on
- pounce upon
verb
To suddenly attack or criticize someone when they are vulnerable.
As soon as he saw his opponent's weakness, he pounced.
Often appears as...
- pounce on a mistake
- pounce on the opportunity
noun
A sudden leap or attack, especially in order to capture or kill something.
The cat's pounce was so quick, the mouse had no chance of escape.
Often appears as...
- feline pounce
- sudden pounce
verb
To suddenly jump on someone or something in order to capture or kill it.
The cat pounced on the mouse and killed it instantly.
Often appears as...
- pounce on
- pounce upon
verb
To suddenly attack or criticize someone when they are vulnerable.
As soon as he saw his opponent's weakness, he pounced.
Often appears as...
- pounce on a mistake
- pounce on the opportunity
noun
A sudden leap or attack, especially in order to capture or kill something.
The cat's pounce was so quick, the mouse had no chance of escape.
Often appears as...
- feline pounce
- sudden pounce
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Physical Action
Used to describe an actual, quick movement typically by animals, including humans during sports or play.
The goalkeeper pounced on the ball.
Pro Tip 2/3Literal Use
Most often used literally for a physical attack or capture, not just any sudden movement.
The tiger pounced out of the bushes.
Pro Tip 3/3Surprise Element
Emphasizes an element of surprise, the attack is usually unexpected.
The player waited until the last second to pounce.
Pro Tip 1/3Physical Action
Used to describe an actual, quick movement typically by animals, including humans during sports or play.
The goalkeeper pounced on the ball.
Pro Tip 2/3Literal Use
Most often used literally for a physical attack or capture, not just any sudden movement.
The tiger pounced out of the bushes.
Pro Tip 3/3Surprise Element
Emphasizes an element of surprise, the attack is usually unexpected.
The player waited until the last second to pounce.
Pro Tip 1/3Physical Action
Used to describe an actual, quick movement typically by animals, including humans during sports or play.
The goalkeeper pounced on the ball.
Pro Tip 2/3Literal Use
Most often used literally for a physical attack or capture, not just any sudden movement.
The tiger pounced out of the bushes.
Pro Tip 3/3Surprise Element
Emphasizes an element of surprise, the attack is usually unexpected.
The player waited until the last second to pounce.
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Safari Live - Day 4 PIPE...
on safari now one thing that me was pretty incredible was did you see amber eyes did you see how she took charge in that entire sighting how she she got up she made the first run at that buffalo that young bull and then pounced on its back and then held on for dear life and
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Cats vs. Gravity PIPE...
spotted his prey he waited he pounced Dave he forgot about the window a numb bum is no fun it's time mr. waffles found somewhere warmer to sit mr. waffles didn't figure on the importance of friction when attempting to lift off
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Africa's Deadliest...
and listen then pounce on their prey delivering a fatal bite to the neck the serval one of South Africa's most elusive wild cats primarily nocturnal and very rarely seen we have been extremely lucky to be invited to take an
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Deadly Venomous Viper PIPE...
once locked onto a scent the ambush hunter settles into place and waits hanging motionless coiled in a characteristic S shape ready to pounce as a prey approaches the pit viper employs its most remarkable trait its
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Boniface Mwangi: The day...
I found myself on my feet shouting at the president, telling him to remember the post-election violence victims, to stop the corruption. And suddenly, out of nowhere, the police pounced on me like hungry lions.
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How Do Cats Use Their...
faster than the human brain. And a far bigger proportion of the neurons in Kali's brain are dedicated purely to the detection of movement. She almost can't help but pounce.
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Safari Live - Day 23 PIPE...
those shoulders raised slightly it's definitely a a posture that is taken up from time to time when there are intent on pouncing on something
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Why do cats act so...
of them pouncing, bouncing, climbing, cramming, stalking, clawing, chattering, and purring, one thing is cats are very entertaining.
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Baby Leopard Plays with...
He grabs the carcass and pounces on it and rolls with it and tries to kill it and claw it.
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Bobcat Hunting in Winter...
golden eye ducks but can he get close enough to pounce
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Safari Live - Day 4 PIPE...
on safari now one thing that me was pretty incredible was did you see amber eyes did you see how she took charge in that entire sighting how she she got up she made the first run at that buffalo that young bull and then pounced on its back and then held on for dear life and
Video examples
Cats vs. Gravity PIPE...
spotted his prey he waited he pounced Dave he forgot about the window a numb bum is no fun it's time mr. waffles found somewhere warmer to sit mr. waffles didn't figure on the importance of friction when attempting to lift off
Video examples
Africa's Deadliest...
and listen then pounce on their prey delivering a fatal bite to the neck the serval one of South Africa's most elusive wild cats primarily nocturnal and very rarely seen we have been extremely lucky to be invited to take an
Video examples
Deadly Venomous Viper PIPE...
once locked onto a scent the ambush hunter settles into place and waits hanging motionless coiled in a characteristic S shape ready to pounce as a prey approaches the pit viper employs its most remarkable trait its
Video examples
Boniface Mwangi: The day...
I found myself on my feet shouting at the president, telling him to remember the post-election violence victims, to stop the corruption. And suddenly, out of nowhere, the police pounced on me like hungry lions.
Video examples
How Do Cats Use Their...
faster than the human brain. And a far bigger proportion of the neurons in Kali's brain are dedicated purely to the detection of movement. She almost can't help but pounce.
Video examples
Safari Live - Day 23 PIPE...
those shoulders raised slightly it's definitely a a posture that is taken up from time to time when there are intent on pouncing on something
Video examples
Why do cats act so...
of them pouncing, bouncing, climbing, cramming, stalking, clawing, chattering, and purring, one thing is cats are very entertaining.
Video examples
Baby Leopard Plays with...
He grabs the carcass and pounces on it and rolls with it and tries to kill it and claw it.
Video examples
Bobcat Hunting in Winter...
golden eye ducks but can he get close enough to pounce
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Quote examples
Doris Kearns Goodwin
American Historian
FDR once said he was like a cat, that he would pounce and then relax. That's much harder to do in the 24-hour cable world, because it's almost like the press demands of you to be saying something or doing something every day.
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Pat Brown
American Entertainer
There are two kinds of serial killers as far as the victim is concerned: the kind that you don't see before they pounce on you and the kind you see and don't expect to pounce on you.
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Ludwig van Beethoven
German Composer
A true artist is expected to be all that is noble-minded, and this is not altogether a mistake; on the other hand, however, in what a mean way are critics allowed to pounce upon us.
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Steve Schmidt
American Businessman
I've certainly done more than my fair share of pouncing on a stupid issue to win the news cycle of the day, to distract from what are real and important issues.
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Josh Homme
American Musician
I think one of the coolest things you can do is disappear for a while, because it gives you the chance to re-emerge. To sort of pounce out of the jungle.
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Jason Isaacs
English Actor
God, I hate interviews with actors pouncing on. Who wants to know about their lives? I don't want to know about Al Pacino's life.
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John Crowe Ransom
American Poet
When critics are waiting to pounce upon poetic style on exactly the same grounds as if it were prose, the poets tremble.
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Henry Miller
American Author
What does it matter how one comes by the truth so long as one pounces upon it and lives by it?
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Teju Cole
Nigerian Writer
One of the chief characteristics of a mob is its quickness. It is sudden. It pounces.
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Susie Wolff
Scottish Driver
You have to be ready to pounce when a rare chance comes.
Quote examples
Doris Kearns Goodwin
American Historian
FDR once said he was like a cat, that he would pounce and then relax. That's much harder to do in the 24-hour cable world, because it's almost like the press demands of you to be saying something or doing something every day.
Quote examples
Pat Brown
American Entertainer
There are two kinds of serial killers as far as the victim is concerned: the kind that you don't see before they pounce on you and the kind you see and don't expect to pounce on you.
Quote examples
Ludwig van Beethoven
German Composer
A true artist is expected to be all that is noble-minded, and this is not altogether a mistake; on the other hand, however, in what a mean way are critics allowed to pounce upon us.
Quote examples
Steve Schmidt
American Businessman
I've certainly done more than my fair share of pouncing on a stupid issue to win the news cycle of the day, to distract from what are real and important issues.
Quote examples
Josh Homme
American Musician
I think one of the coolest things you can do is disappear for a while, because it gives you the chance to re-emerge. To sort of pounce out of the jungle.
Quote examples
Jason Isaacs
English Actor
God, I hate interviews with actors pouncing on. Who wants to know about their lives? I don't want to know about Al Pacino's life.
Quote examples
John Crowe Ransom
American Poet
When critics are waiting to pounce upon poetic style on exactly the same grounds as if it were prose, the poets tremble.
Quote examples
Henry Miller
American Author
What does it matter how one comes by the truth so long as one pounces upon it and lives by it?
Quote examples
Teju Cole
Nigerian Writer
One of the chief characteristics of a mob is its quickness. It is sudden. It pounces.
Quote examples
Susie Wolff
Scottish Driver
You have to be ready to pounce when a rare chance comes.
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