POUNCE
/paʊns/
10
Scrabble
14
WWF
P(3) O(1) U(1) N(1) C(3) E(1)
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Definition
/paʊns/
noun
- 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.
- Charcoal dust, or some other coloured powder for making patterns through perforated designs, used by embroiderers, lacemakers, etc.
verb
- To sprinkle or rub with pounce powder.“to pounce paper, or a pattern”
Source: Wiktionary
