~ 1
■ verb
1》 spring or swoop suddenly to catch or as if to catch prey.
2》 notice and take swift advantage of a mistake or sign of weakness.
■ noun an act of pouncing.
Derivatives
~r noun
Origin
ME (denoting a tool for punching, later 'claw, talon'): origin obscure, perh. from puncheon 1 .
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~ 2
■ noun
1》 a fine resinous powder formerly used to prevent ink from spreading on unglazed paper or to prepare parchment to receive writing.
2》 powdered charcoal or other fine powder dusted over a perforated pattern to transfer the design to the surface beneath.
■ verb
1》 smooth down by rubbing with ~ or pumice.
2》 transfer (a design) by the use of ~.
Derivatives
~r noun
Origin
C16: from Fr. poncer , based on L. pumex 'pumice'.