A pounce is a leaping attack, often from a position of stealthy concealment. Although many cats chase down their prey, they can also leap several feet, to surprise unwary prey.
The word pounce is used metaphorically for a sudden decisive action to achieve a goal.
The tiger was not afraid to pounce on the small mouse.
The puma did not hesitate to pounce on the possum.
Tigger from Winnie the Pooh!
Pounced in animal behavior means leapt upon a prey or enemy with suddenness, and possibly surprise. Cats of all sizes are known to pounce using their strong rear legs.
pounced
Yes, pounce is a doing word. (verb)
Tigger from Winnie the Pooh!
The tiger was not afraid to pounce on the small mouse.
The puma did not hesitate to pounce on the possum.
"Pounce" is just one syllable, so there really is no division.
The large cat crouched down, ready to pounce.
A tiger will pounce on a rabbit if the rabbit gets near it. If the tiger is hungry or the rabbit has threatened the tiger or its family in any way, the tiger will pounce.
Sylvester's Pounce 'n' Bounce was created in 2007.
To jump.
recoil
Depending on context, pounce is a noun or a verb.
The word that starts like book and rhymes with pounce is "look."