Schreibsand — meaning in English
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English meaning
- pounce verb To leap suddenly on something in order to seize it.
Senses
Schreibsand is used for these senses in English:
- pounce (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.
pounce — full definition
- verb To leap suddenly on something in order to seize it.
- verb To seize an opportunity eagerly and without hesitation.
- noun A sudden leaping attack.