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pocket


Main Entry: 1pock·et
Pronunciation: \ˈpä-kət\
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English poket, from Anglo-French poket, pochete, diminutive of poke, pouche bag — more at pouch
Date: 15th century

1 a : a small bag carried by a person : purse b : a small bag that is sewed or inserted in a garment so that it is open at the top or side <coat pocket>
2 : supply of money : means
3 : receptacle, container: as a : an opening at the corner or side of a billiard table b : a superficial pouch in some animals
4 : a small often isolated area or group <pockets of unemployment>: a : a cavity containing a deposit (as of gold, water, or gas) b : air pocket
5 : a place for a batten made by sewing a strip on a sail
6 a : blind alley b : the position of a contestant in a race hemmed in by others c : an area formed by blockers from which a football quarterback attempts to pass
7 : the concave area at the base of the finger sections of a baseball glove or mitt in which the ball is normally caught

pock·et·ful \-ˌfl\ noun

in one's pocket : in one's control or possession

in pocket 1 : provided with funds
2 : in the position of having made a profit

out of pocket 1 : low on money or funds
2 : having suffered a loss
3 : from cash on hand


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