Definition of pocket - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
clothingsmall bag in clothing for carrying items
- He put his keys in his pocket.
2.
financeperson's financial resources or money
- She paid for the meal out of her own pocket.
3.
animalpouch of an animal
- The kangaroo carried its joey in its pocket.
4.
isolationsmall isolated group or area
- A pocket of resistance remained in the city.
5.
billiardsTECH. indentation with a net on a billiard tableTECH.
- He aimed the ball at the corner pocket.
6.
scienceTECH. enclosed volume of one substance in anotherTECH.
- The pocket of air kept the bread fluffy.
7.
militaryTECH. area surrounded by enemy unitsTECH.
- The troops were trapped in a pocket.
Verb
1.
storeslip something into a clothing pouch for safekeeping
- He pocketed the keys before leaving.
2.
stealtake something unlawfully or without permission
- She pocketed the money from the cash register.
3.
billiardsTECH. drive a ball into a pocket in billiardsTECH.
- He pocketed the eight ball to win the game.
4.
endurereceive something without retaliating
- He pocketed the insult and walked away.
Adjective
1.
sizesmaller or more compact than usual
- She bought a pocket camera for her travels.
2.
pokerTECH. US referring to the two initial hole cardsTECH. US
- He was dealt pocket aces in the game.
Images of pocket
small bag in clothing for carrying items 
indentation with a net on a billiard table
Expressions with pocket
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small amount of money, usually coins, often seen as unimportant
I paid for the snack with pocket change.
accidental phone call made from a pocket
I got a pocket dial from him last night.
to put something into a pocket
He pocketed up the keys before leaving.
games played on a table with pockets
Pocket billiards includes games like pool and snooker.
steal money or things from someone's pocket secretly
The thief tried to pick Sarah's pocket on the crowded bus.
put money into one's pocket
She pocketed the money after counting it.
costs less money than expected
This brand of shoes is easy on the pocket and very durable.
using personal money to pay for something
She paid for the repairs out of her own pocket.
cause spending more money than comfortable or expected
Paying unexpected repairs, that really hurts my pocket.
set aside pride to achieve something important
He had to pocket his pride and apologize.
save the extra amount for oneself
She bought it at a discount and pocketed the difference.
spend or give money, often with some reluctance
I had to dig into my pocket to pay for repairs.
spend your own money, often unwillingly or unexpectedly
I had to dip into my pocket to pay for repairs.
experience theft from one's pocket by a pickpocket
I had my pocket picked on the crowded bus.
ready for use when needed
She has a backup plan in her back pocket.
under someone's control or influence
The politician was in the lobbyist's pocket.
under someone's control or influence
The politician was in the lobbyist's pocket.
under someone's control or influence
The politician was in the pocket of the wealthy donors.
spend a lot of time together closely
They live in each other's pocket and do everything together.
small group opposing a larger force
The army encountered a pocket of resistance in the northern region.
cater to various budget levels
Our services are designed to suit every pocket.
causes someone to spend more money
When rent rose again, that hit my pocket hard.
under one's control or influence
The politician had the media in his hip pocket.
rear pocket on a pair of pants
He kept his wallet in his back pocket..
Origin of pocket
Middle French, poquet (small bag)
Terms with pocket included in their meaning
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smoking
portable case for carrying cigarettes in a pocket
Middle Eastern cuisine
round flat bread with a pocket inside
billiards
pocket a ball in billiards or pool
science
small pocket of air in a liquid or solid
clothing
sweatshirt with a hood and often a large pocket
pocket gadget
portable electronic equipment for communication or computing
bread
flat round bread with a hollow pocket inside
storage
pocket of space in a larger container or structure
crime
steal from someone's pocket
clothing
hooded jacket with a front pocket
technology
accidental phone call from a pocket
tool
folding pocket knife with one or more blades
clothing
small pocket in clothing for a watch
timepiece
small pocket watch attached to a chain
fashion
forming a small bag or pocket
accessory
chain used to attach a pocket watch to clothing
navigation
small pocket compass with a sundial for timekeeping
medical
small fluid pocket inside a lens in the eye
cue sports
specify which pocket a ball will be potted
biology
organic pocket in which a marsupial carries its young
language
rhyming slang for pocket
accessory
small ornament attached to a pocket watch chain
watch
short chain or ribbon for a pocket watch
timekeeping
large pocket watch resembling the vegetable
Examples of pocket in a sentence
The pocket of his jacket was torn. He bought the gift from his own pocket. The repairs were paid from their pocket. The koala's pocket is where it keeps its young. A possum's pocket is essential for carrying its babies. A pocket of fog covered the valley.
Scientists found a pocket of rare plants near the river. She skillfully sank the ball into the side pocket. The ball rolled smoothly into the pocket. The scan revealed a pocket of fluid near the lung. Tiny pockets of gas formed inside the rock. The enemy created a pocket to isolate the battalion. They found themselves in a pocket with no escape. She quickly pocketed the note before anyone saw. He pocketed the coins with a swift motion. He managed to pocket a few items unnoticed. The thief pocketed the watch swiftly. She skillfully pocketed the red ball in the corner. He managed to pocket the cue ball by mistake. She pocketed the criticism with grace. Despite the provocation, he pocketed his anger. He carried a pocket dictionary for quick reference. The pocket edition of the book was easy to carry. She was thrilled to see pocket kings in her hand. Pocket queens gave him a strong start in the round.
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- French:poche, empocher, ...
- German:Tasche, einstecken, ...
- Italian:tasca, intascare, ...
- Spanish:bolsillo, guardar, ...
- Portuguese:bolso, guardar, ...
- Chinese:口袋, 放进口袋, ...
- Japanese:ポケット, ポケットに入れる, ...
- Arabic:جَيْب, جَيَّبَ, ...
- Hebrew:כִּיס, לְהַכְנִיס לַכִּיס, ...
- Russian:карман, класть в карман, ...
- Ukrainian:кишеня, класти в кишеню, ...
- Hindi:जेब, रखना, ...
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