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pockets
noun(pock-et)an enclosed space
Examples:
The trapped miners found a pocket of air.
pockets
noun(pock-et)(anatomy) saclike structure in any of various animals (as a marsupial or gopher or pelican)
Synonyms: pouch,
pockets
noun(pock-et)a local region of low pressure or descending air that causes a plane to lose height suddenly
Synonyms: air hole, air pocket,
pockets
noun(pock-et)an opening at the corner or on the side of a billiard table into which billiard balls are struck
pockets
noun(pock-et)a small isolated group of people
Examples:
They were concentrated in pockets inside the city.
The battle was won except for cleaning up pockets of resistance.
The battle was won except for cleaning up pockets of resistance.
pockets
noun(pock-et)a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
pockets
noun(pock-et)a supply of money
Examples:
They dipped into the taxpayers' pockets.
pockets
noun(pock-et)(bowling) the space between the headpin and the pins behind it on the right or left
Examples:
The ball hit the pocket and gave him a perfect strike.
pockets
verb(pock-et)put in one's pocket
Examples:
He pocketed the change.