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Meaning ofpocketin English

pocket

us//ˈpɑkɪt//uk//ˈpɒkɪt//

Pluralpockets
Past Tensepocketed
Participle Verbpocketing
Third Person Singularpockets

Definitions

Noun
1. a sewn bag for carrying small items
2. an individual's financial means; resources
3. a confined space within a different substance
  The air pocket in the balloon made it float.
4. an animal's pouch or sac
  The kangaroo carried its baby in her pocket.
5. a small isolated group or area
  The village was a pocket of resistance against the invaders.
6. a receptacle for money; financial resources
  The company's pocket was depleted after the expensive marketing campaign.
7. area beside goal posts (football)
  The quarterback threw the ball to a player near the pocket.
8. area behind scrimmage line (American football)
  The defensive team protected the pocket to prevent a touchdown.
9. surrounded area in military context
  The military secured the pocket around the enemy's stronghold.
10. unbroken wave part with most power
  The surfer rode the wave, feeling its power in the pocket.
Verb
1. to put something in a pocket
  She quickly pocketed the small keys to avoid losing them.
2. to complete a shot in billiards
  The skilled player pocketed the eight ball with a smooth stroke.
3. to take something that is not yours (illegally)
  The employee was fired for trying to pocket company funds.

Compounds / Phrases

pocket calculator pickpocket pickpockets pocketbook pocketbooks pocketful pocketwatch pocketknife pocketwatches pocket handkerchief pocket flask pocket-size pocket-sized pocketfuls pocketsful pocketknives pocket-knives pocket-knife hip-pocket