A supply of funds, money or finance that can be drawn on
“There are PCs to suit every pocket.”
Plural for a flexible compartment providing storage space
“He reached into a pocket of his suitcase and pulled out a small box.”
Plural for a hole in a solid body or surface
“He took a shovel, dug a pocket in the ground, and buried his possessions in it.”
Plural for a small area or patch (of something)
“The bar was tightly packed but Adam spotted a small pocket of space, enough for a lithe body to glide through.”
Plural for the finances needed for a particular purpose
Plural for a place, especially in a town or city and having a particular character or use
Plural for a bag or pouch inside a plant or animal that typically contains a fluid
Plural for deadend
Plural for an object for holding or transporting something
Plural for a folding cover or holder, typically made of stiff paper or card, for storing loose papers
To take something illegally or without the owner's permission
“When the waiter departed and emboldened by a drink or three, Michael decided he would casually pocket the tiny glass flute.”
To refrain from openly expressing or displaying
“I did swear a little, but I determined to pocket my anger for the present.”
To endure or put up with
“But I cannot pocket your praises without despoiling myself of a parcel of modesty that I must not spare.”
To earn or acquire into one's possessions
To place into a pocket
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