pounces

[US]/paʊnsɪz/
[UK]/paʊnsɪz/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v.to suddenly attack or spring upon; to leap or spring forward; to notice or catch sight of quickly; to seize an opportunity to criticize or attack

Phrases & Collocations

cat pounces

dog pounces

child pounces

lion pounces

prey pounces

eagle pounces

fox pounces

tiger pounces

she pounces

it pounces

Example Sentences

the cat pounces on the toy mouse.

the dog pounces with excitement when it sees its owner.

the child pounces on the opportunity to play outside.

the lion pounces on its prey in the tall grass.

the rabbit pounces away to escape danger.

she pounces on the chance to travel abroad.

the child pounces on the ice cream truck.

he pounces on every chance to learn something new.

the cat pounces playfully at the fluttering butterfly.

the athlete pounces on the opportunity to compete.

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