pocket

A1
Pronunciation
/ˈpɒkɪt/
/ˈpɑkɪt/
Noun
18 definition(s)
1 Definition

A bag stitched to an item of clothing, used for carrying small items.

2 Definition

Such a receptacle seen as housing someone's money; hence, financial resources.

Example Sentences
  • I paid for it out of my own pocket.
3 Definition

An indention and cavity with a net sack or similar structure (into which the balls are to be struck) at each corner and one centered on each side of a pool or snooker table.

4 Definition

An enclosed volume of one substance surrounded by another.

Example Sentences
  • The drilling expedition discovered a pocket of natural gas.
5 Definition

An area of land surrounded by a loop of a river.

6 Definition

The area of the field to the side of the goal posts (four pockets in total on the field, one to each side of the goals at each end of the ground). The pocket is only a roughly defined area, extending from the behind post, at an angle, to perhaps about 30 meters out.

7 Definition

The region directly behind the offensive line in which the quarterback executes plays.

8 Definition

An area where military units are completely surrounded by enemy units.

9 Definition

The position held by a second defensive middle, where an advanced middle must retreat after making a touch on the attacking middle.

10 Definition

A large bag or sack formerly used for packing various articles, such as ginger, hops, or cowries; the pocket of wool held about 168 pounds.

11 Definition

A hole or space covered by a movable piece of board, as in a floor, boxing, partitions, etc.

12 Definition

A cavity in a rock containing a nugget of gold, or other mineral; a small body of ore contained in such a cavity.

13 Definition

A strip of canvas sewn upon a sail so that a batten or a light spar can placed in the interspace.

14 Definition

The pouch of an animal.

15 Definition

The ideal point where the pins are hit by the bowling ball.

16 Definition

A socket for receiving the base of a post, stake, etc.

17 Definition

A bight on a lee shore.

18 Definition

A small space between a tooth and the adjoining gum, formed by an abnormal separation of the two.

Verb
5 definition(s)
1 Definition

To put (something) into a pocket.

2 Definition

To cause a ball to go into one of the pockets of the table; to complete a shot.

3 Definition

To take and keep (something, especially money that is not one's own).

Example Sentences
  • Record executives pocketed most of the young singer's earnings.
4 Definition

To shoplift; to steal.

Example Sentences
  • The thief was caught on camera pocketing the diamond.
5 Definition

To put up with; to bear without complaint.

Adjective
3 definition(s)
1 Definition

Of a size suitable for putting into a pocket.

Example Sentences
  • a pocket dictionary
2 Definition

Smaller or more compact than usual.

3 Definition

Referring to the two initial hole cards.

Example Sentences
  • a pocket pair of kings