pounce in Portuguese
pounce in Portuguese is dar o bote — pounce means to leap suddenly on something in order to seize it.
pounce in Portuguese
dar o bote
What does "pounce" mean?
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verb To leap suddenly on something in order to seize it.
"The cat pounced on the mouse before it could reach the wall."
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verb To seize an opportunity eagerly and without hesitation.
"Investors pounced on the stock as soon as the price dropped."
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noun A sudden leaping attack.
"The kitten's pounce sent the ball of yarn flying across the room."
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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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What is "pounce" in Portuguese?
"pounce" in Portuguese is dar o bote. 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 Portuguese, "pounce" is dar o bote.
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