pocket (Meaning)
pocket (n)
a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
an enclosed space
a supply of money
(bowling) the space between the headpin and the pins behind it on the right or left
a hollow concave shape made by removing something
a local region of low pressure or descending air that causes a plane to lose height suddenly
a small isolated group of people
(anatomy) saclike structure in any of various animals (as a marsupial or gopher or pelican)
an opening at the corner or on the side of a billiard table into which billiard balls are struck
pocket (v)
put in one's pocket
take unlawfully
pocket (n.)
A bag or pouch; especially; a small bag inserted in a garment for carrying small articles, particularly money; hence, figuratively, money; wealth.
One of several bags attached to a billiard table, into which the balls are driven.
A large bag or sack used in packing various articles, as ginger, hops, cowries, etc.
A hole or space covered by a movable piece of board, as in a floor, boxing, partitions, or the like.
A cavity in a rock containing a nugget of gold, or other mineral; a small body of ore contained in such a cavity.
A hole containing water.
A strip of canvas, sewn upon a sail so that a batten or a light spar can placed in the interspace.
Same as Pouch.
Any hollow place suggestive of a pocket in form or use;
A bin for storing coal, grain, etc.
A socket for receiving the foot of a post, stake, etc.
A bight on a lee shore.
pocket (v. t.)
To put, or conceal, in the pocket; as, to pocket the change.
To take clandestinely or fraudulently.
Synonyms & Antonyms of pocket
pocket Sentence Examples
- She nervously tucked her hands into her coat pocket, seeking a semblance of comfort.
- The child's toy car sat abandoned in the dusty pocket of his overalls.
- The shopkeeper reached into his apron pocket, retrieving a small change for the customer.
- The detective checked his jacket pocket for his badge, ensuring he was ready for duty.
- Her phone buzzed inside her handbag pocket, interrupting her quiet moment.
- The hiker discovered an old map hidden in the pocket of his backpack, providing a possible route.
- The man absentmindedly reached for his shirt pocket, only to realize it was empty.
- The child searched his pockets frantically, hoping to find his lost marble.
- The tailor carefully stitched a secret pocket into the lining of the jacket.
- He slipped a love letter into her jacket pocket, hoping she would find it and share his affection.
FAQs About the word pocket
a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles, an enclosed space, a supply of money, (bowling) the space between the headpin and the pins behind it
resources, fund, finances, bankroll, assets, currency, purse, coffers, exchequer, financing
liabilities, debts,liabilities, debts,,indebtedness, indebtedness
She nervously tucked her hands into her coat pocket, seeking a semblance of comfort.
The child's toy car sat abandoned in the dusty pocket of his overalls.
The shopkeeper reached into his apron pocket, retrieving a small change for the customer.
The detective checked his jacket pocket for his badge, ensuring he was ready for duty.
