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pounce in German

pounce in German is Löschsand, Schreibsand, anspringen — pounce means to leap suddenly on something in order to seize it.

pounce in German

Löschsand
noun
(historical) A type of fine powder, as of sandarac, or cuttlefish bone, sprinkled over wet ink to dry the ink after writing or on rough paper to smooth the writing surface.
Schreibsand
noun
(historical) A type of fine powder, as of sandarac, or cuttlefish bone, sprinkled over wet ink to dry the ink after writing or on rough paper to smooth the writing surface.
anspringen
verb
(intransitive) To leap into the air intending to seize someone or something.
(plötzlich) zuschlagen
verb
(intransitive) To attack suddenly by leaping.
angreifen
verb
(intransitive) To attack suddenly by leaping.
überfallen
verb
(intransitive) To attack suddenly by leaping.
ausnutzen
verb
(intransitive) To eagerly seize an opportunity.
durchlöchern
verb
(transitive) To stamp holes in; to perforate.
perforieren
verb
(transitive) To stamp holes in; to perforate.

What does "pounce" mean?

  1. verb To leap suddenly on something in order to seize it.
    "The cat pounced on the mouse before it could reach the wall."
  2. verb To seize an opportunity eagerly and without hesitation.
    "Investors pounced on the stock as soon as the price dropped."
  3. noun A sudden leaping attack.
    "The kitten's pounce sent the ball of yarn flying across the room."

pounce in a sentence

  • The cat pounced on the mouse before it could reach the wall.
  • A leopard pounces on its prey with almost no warning.
  • Investors pounced on the stock as soon as the price dropped.
  • The kitten's pounce sent the ball of yarn flying across the room.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "pounce" in German?

"pounce" in German is Löschsand, Schreibsand, anspringen. pounce means: To leap suddenly on something in order to seize it.

How do you use "pounce" in a sentence?

Example: "The cat pounced on the mouse before it could reach the wall." In German, "pounce" is Löschsand, Schreibsand, anspringen.

Are there other ways to say "pounce" in German?

Yes — German has 9 translations listed for "pounce": Löschsand, Schreibsand, anspringen, (plötzlich) zuschlagen, angreifen, überfallen.

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