pouncing >> /paʊns/
Definition: [verb] (of an animal or bird of prey) spring or swoop suddenly so as to catch prey.
Example: as he watched, a mink pounced on the vole
Definition: [noun] A sudden swoop or spring.
Example: The time between the pounce and the jump seemed an eternity, although it was only seconds.
Definition: [noun] A bird's claw.