pounce

A fine powder formerly used to smooth and finish writing paper and soak up ink.

A fine powder, such as pulverized charcoal, dusted over a stencil to transfer a design to an underlying surface.

To sprinkle, smooth, or treat with pounce.

To transfer (a stenciled design) with pounce.

To ornament (metal, for example) by perforating from the back with a pointed implement.