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.

To spring or swoop with intent to seize someone or something.

To attack or criticize suddenly.

To turn the attention to and try to take advantage of.

The act or an instance of pouncing.

A punch or puncheon; a stamp.