(1):

(v. t.) The claw or talon of a bird of prey.

(2):

(v. t.) A punch or stamp.

(3):

(n.) A fine powder, as of sandarac, or cuttlefish bone, - formerly used to prevent ink from spreading on manuscript.

(4):

(n.) Charcoal dust, or some other colored powder for making patterns through perforated designs, - used by embroiderers, lace makers, etc.

(5):

(v. t.) Cloth worked in eyelet holes.

(6):

(v. t.) To strike or seize with the talons; to pierce, as with the talons.

(7):

(v. t.) To sprinkle or rub with pounce; as, to pounce paper, or a pattern.

(8):

(v. i.) To fall suddenly and seize with the claws; - with on or upon; as, a hawk pounces upon a chicken. Also used figuratively.

(9):

(v. t.) To punch; to perforate; to stamp holes in, or dots on, by way of ornament.