POUNCE (4)

Pounce, v. t. 1. 1. To strike or seize with the talons; to pierce, as with the talons.
Stooped from his highest pitch to pounce a wren. Cowper. Now pounce him lightly, And as he roars and rages, let's go deeper. J. Fletcher. 2. 2. To punch; to perforate; to stamp holes in, or dots on, by way of ornament. Sir T. Elyot.