pounce

• Substantiv, das einen plötzlichen Sprung oder Angriff von oben bezeichnet, um etwas zu packen oder anzugreifen.

A noun referring to the act of suddenly springing or swooping down to seize or attack something.

1. Sudden attack or leapB2formal

   A sudden, swift movement to seize or attack something, typically used by animals.

   Plötzlicher Sprung oder Angriff

   • The cat made a quick pounce on the mouse.
   • The hawk's pounce was swift and deadly.
   • With a sudden pounce, the tiger caught its prey.

   Synonymeambushattackjumpleaplungespringstrikeswoop

• Verb, das einen plötzlichen Sprung oder Vorstoß bezeichnet, um etwas zu ergreifen oder anzugreifen; oft im übertragenen Sinn für das schnelle Nutzen einer Gelegenheit oder eines Fehlers.

A verb used to indicate the act of suddenly springing or leaping forward to seize or attack something, often used figuratively to mean taking swift advantage of an opportunity or mistake.

1. Attack or spring suddenlyB2formal

   To move down on or spring upon something suddenly, as if in an attack.

   Sich stürzen auf

   • The cat pounced on the unsuspecting mouse.
   • The hawk pounced from the sky to catch its prey.
   • He pounced on the opportunity to speak first.

   Synonymeambushjumpleaplungespringstrikeswoop

   Antonymefleehesitaterecoilretreatwithdraw