v. 1 Often, pounce on or upon. spring (on or upon), leap (at or on), swoop down (on or upon), fall upon, jump (at or on), strike, take by surprise or unawares, attack, ambush, Colloq mug As I rounded the corner, three youths pounced on me, stole my bag, and ran off
n. 2 spring, leap, swoop, jump The cat was on the mantel shelf in a single pounce