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pouncing

/pɑːnsɪŋ/ verb · British & US
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What does pouncing mean?

verb

to jump suddenly and quickly at something or someone, typically to catch it or them.

Example

"The cat pounced on the mouse, catching it off guard."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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