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