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What does the word pocket mean?

1. A cul- de- sac or pouch- like cavity. 2. An abnormal space between the gum and the root of a tooth. 3. A collection of pus in a nearly closed sac. 4. To enclose the stump of the pedicle of an ovarian or other abdominal tumor between the lips of the external wound.

Usage examples for pocket

And I discovered something else I wasn't quite sure of," interrupted Tom, as he felt to make sure he had a certain letter safe in his pocket. – Tom Swift in the Land of Wonders or, The Underground Search for the Idol of Gold by Victor Appleton
He took from his pocket his unposted letter to Stella Ballantyne. – Witness For The Defence by A.E.W. Mason
You are very kind; it is in my pocket. – A Heart-Song of To-day by Annie Gregg Savigny

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What does the word pocket mean?

Usage examples for pocket