The cat pounced on the mouse, its claws sharp and ready.

Meaning: The cat leaped swiftly onto the mouse, its sharp nails ready to catch it.

Choice of Words: Pounced means to jump or spring suddenly and quickly. Claws are the sharp, curved nails on an animal's paws. Sharp means having a keen edge or point.

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Related Expressions

• The cat swiftly caught the mouse in its sharp claws.
• The cat skillfully caught its prey in its sharp claws.
• Claws sharp, ready to tear flesh.
• Mouse escaped from cat's sharp claws.
• Cat pounces, claws sharp, mouse escapes.
• Cat pounces, claws sharp, catching the mouse.
• Mouse escaped cat's sharp claws.
• The fox pounced, its claws flashing in the sunlight.
• The curious cat explored the backyard with its sharp claws.
• The cat scratched the dog's nose with its sharp claws.