What does the cryptic crossword clue "Attack quietly with little weight (6)" mean?

The definition is "Attack". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). P (abbreviation of "quietly") + OUNCE (synonym of "little weight"); definition: "Attack" The answer is POUNCE.

Attack quietly with little weight (6)

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