pounce
/paʊns/
noun
- A sudden leap or spring forward to catch or attack.
- With one swift pounce, the cat grabbed the toy mouse.
- The lion made a quick pounce and caught the gazelle.
- The frog's pounce was so fast I barely saw it.
verb
- To suddenly jump or spring forward to catch or attack something.
- The cat waited silently behind the bush, ready to pounce on the mouse.
- The toddler pounced on the pile of leaves with a happy shriek.
- The hawk pounced from the sky and grabbed the rabbit.
- To quickly take advantage of an opportunity or criticize someone.
- The reporters pounced on the politician's mistake during the interview.
- Investors pounced on the chance to buy shares at a low price.
- She pounced on the error in the report before anyone else noticed.