(n.) A fine powder, as of sandarac, or cuttlefish bone, --
formerly used to prevent ink from spreading on manuscript.
(n.) Charcoal dust, or some other colored powder for making
patterns through perforated designs, -- used by embroiderers, lace
makers, etc.
(v. t.) To sprinkle or rub with pounce; as, to pounce paper, or
a pattern.
(v. t.) The claw or talon of a bird of prey.
(v. t.) A punch or stamp.
(v. t.) Cloth worked in eyelet holes.
(v. t.) To strike or seize with the talons; to pierce, as with
the talons.
(v. t.) To punch; to perforate; to stamp holes in, or dots on,
by way of ornament.
(v. i.) To fall suddenly and seize with the claws; -- with on or
upon; as, a hawk pounces upon a chicken. Also used figuratively.
