pounce

  1. Noun.  A type of fine powder sprinkled over wet ink to dry the ink after writing.
  2. Verb.  (intransitive) To leap into the ''air'' intending to seize someone or something.
  3. Verb.  (intransitive) To attack suddenly.
  4. Verb.  (intransitive) To eagerly seize an opportunity.

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