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anspringen — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • pounce verb To leap suddenly on something in order to seize it.

Senses

anspringen is used for these senses in English:

  • pounce (intransitive) To leap into the air intending to seize someone or something.

pounce — full definition

  1. verb To leap suddenly on something in order to seize it.
  2. verb To seize an opportunity eagerly and without hesitation.
  3. noun A sudden leaping attack.

Related German words