Definitions

1. noun

A member of a Native American people originally from the Great Plains region of the United States.

“The Ponca tribe has a rich history in the Great Plains.”

2. proper noun

A specific tribe of Native Americans.

“The Ponca tribe was forcibly relocated to Oklahoma in the 19th century.”

3. verb

To move or walk with a slow, deliberate pace.

“She ponced through the forest, taking care not to startle any animals.”