Definition
Definition of pouched - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
medicalRare having a pocket or bag-like structureRare
- The pouched marsupials carry their young in a belly pouch..
2.
zoologyRare having a pouch or pouchesRare
- The kangaroo is a pouched animal.
3.
appearanceRare swollen or bulging in appearanceRare
- His cheeks looked pouched after the dental surgery..
Expressions with pouched
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any of various small rodents with cheek pouches
The pouched mouse scurried across the field collecting seeds..
Origin of pouched
Middle English, pouch (bag) + -ed (having)
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pouched mammals
related to marsupials, mammals with pouches
Examples of pouched in a sentence
The pouched design of the bag was convenient. The pouched mammals are fascinating to study. She observed the pouched creatures in their natural habitat. The pouched skin under his eyes made him look tired. Her pouched dress gave her a unique silhouette.
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- French:marsupial, muni d'une poche, ...
- German:mit Beutel, beuteltierartig, ...
- Italian:marsupiale, paffuto, ...
- Spanish:con bolsa, abultado, ...
- Portuguese:bolsado, marsupial, ...
- Chinese:有袋的, 育儿袋的, ...
- Japanese:袋状の, 袋を持つ, ...
- Arabic:ذُو جَيْب, جَيْبِي, ...
- Hebrew:בַּעַל כִּיס, כִּיסִי, ...
- Russian:с сумкой, сумчатый, ...
- Ukrainian:сумчастий, набряклий, ...
- Hindi:थैलीदार, थैलीधारी, ...
Definition of pouch - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
containerssmall bag usually closed with a drawstring
- She kept her coins in a pouch.
2.
storagepocket of space in a larger container or structure
- The backpack has a side pouch for a water bottle..
3.
medicalTECH. sac or bag in the body of an animalTECH.
- The kangaroo carries its young in a pouch..
4.
biologyTECH. organic pocket in which a marsupial carries its youngTECH.
- The kangaroo's pouch held her joey.
Verb
1.
containmenttr. place small items inside a small bag for carryingtr.
- She pouched the marbles in her bag before leaving..
2.
biologyintr. Rare swell or protrude outwardsintr. Rare
- The sail pouched in the strong wind.
Images of pouch
small bag usually closed with a drawstring 
pocket of space in a larger container or structure
Expressions with pouch
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container for storing writing instruments
He bought a new pencil pouch for school.
small bag for storing tobacco
He filled his pipe from the tobacco pouch on the table..
baby kangaroo inside its mother's pouch
The joey in the pouch peeked out to see the world.
having a form similar to a pouch
The kangaroo has a pouch-shaped belly.
external pouch for carrying eggs or young
The male seahorse has a brood pouch to carry eggs..
sealed bag used by diplomats for secure correspondence
The diplomatic pouch contains classified documents for the embassy..
membranous pouch inside the mouth for holding food
The gopher's cheek pouch was full of nuts.
small sac in fish for breathing
The fish uses its gill pouch to breathe underwater.
plant with triangular pods, white flowers, often seen as a weed
Shepherd's pouch grows wild in many gardens.
container for holding letters and packages
The mail pouch was full of holiday cards.
Origin of pouch
Middle English, pouche (bag)
Examples of pouch in a sentence
The pouch was filled with fragrant herbs. She kept her keys in the pouch. The coat has a hidden pouch inside. The koala's pouch is used to carry its baby. A pouch in the animal's body stores food. The koala's pouch is essential for its baby's safety.
A wallaby's pouch is smaller than a kangaroo's. He pouched the coins quickly and left. The squirrel pouched the nuts for winter storage. The frog's throat pouched as it croaked. Her cheeks pouched with air as she blew the balloon.
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- French:sacoche, mettre dans une pochette, ...
- German:Beutel, in einen Beutel stecken, ...
- Italian:sacchetto, mettere in una borsa, ...
- Spanish:bolsita, guardar, ...
- Portuguese:saquinho, embolsar, ...
- Chinese:小袋子, 装入袋中, ...
- Japanese:ポーチ, 袋に入れる, ...
- Arabic:جِرَاب, وَضَعَ فِي كِيس, ...
- Hebrew:שַׂקִּיק, לְהַכְנִיס לְשַׂקִּית, ...
- Russian:мешочек, класть в мешочек, ...
- Ukrainian:мішечок, класти в мішечок, ...
- Hindi:थैली, थैली में रखना, ...
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