pock·​et
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Definition of pocket
(Entry 1 of 3)
1a
: a small bag carried by a person : purse
b
: a small bag that is sewed or inserted in a garment so that it is open at the top or side
coat pocket
2
: supply of money : means
3
: receptacle, container: such as
a
: an opening at the corner or side of a billiard table
b
: a superficial pouch in some animals
4
: a small often isolated area or group
pockets of unemployment
:
a
: a cavity containing a deposit (as of gold, water, or gas)
b
: air pocket
5
: a place for a batten made by sewing a strip on a sail
6a
: blind alley
b
: the position of a contestant in a race hemmed in by others
c
: an area formed by blockers from which a football quarterback attempts to pass
7
: the concave area at the base of the finger sections of a baseball glove or mitt in which the ball is normally caught
in one's pocket
in pocket
out of pocket
: in one's control or possession
1
: provided with funds
2
: in the position of having made a profit
1
: low on money or funds
2
: having suffered a loss
3
: from cash on hand
pocketed;
pocketing;
pockets
Definition of pocket (Entry 2 of 3)
1a
: to put or enclose in or as if in one's pocket
pocketed the change
b
: to appropriate to one's own use : steal
c
: to refuse assent to (a bill) by a pocket veto
2
: to put up with : accept
3
: to set aside : suppress
pocketed his pride
4a
: to hem in
b
: to drive (a ball) into a pocket of a pool table
5
: to cover or supply with pockets
Definition of pocket (Entry 3 of 3)
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pocketful
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Verb
pocketable
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