Pounce ( verb , noun )

(As a verb)

Pounce ( verb )

1. To leap or jump suddenly and quickly, especially in order to grab something.
2. To attack or strike suddenly.

Origin:

From middle english pouncen, from old french ponchonner, from ponchon ("punch, hole"), from latin punctiō ("a prick, puncture"), from punctus, perfect passive participle of pungō ("i prick, puncture"). compare punch.

Examples:

1. The cat pounced on the mouse and caught it in its jaws.
2. As soon as he saw an opportunity, he pounced and invested all his savings in the company.
3. The company pounced on the opportunity to acquire a new competitor.
4. The lion pounced on the zebra and killed it.
5. The teacher pounced on the student's mistake and corrected it in front of the class.

(As a noun)

Pounce ( noun )

1. To leap or jump suddenly and quickly, especially in order to grab something.
2. To attack or strike suddenly.

Origin:

From middle english pouncen, from old french ponchonner, from ponchon ("punch, hole"), from latin punctiō ("a prick, puncture"), from punctus, perfect passive participle of pungō ("i prick, puncture"). compare punch.

Examples:

1. The cat pounced on the mouse and caught it in its jaws.
2. As soon as he saw an opportunity, he pounced and invested all his savings in the company.
3. The company pounced on the opportunity to acquire a new competitor.
4. The lion pounced on the zebra and killed it.
5. The teacher pounced on the student's mistake and corrected it in front of the class.