pock

noun

\ˈpäk

\

Definition of pock

(Entry 1 of 2)

: a pustule in an eruptive disease (such as smallpox) also : a spot suggesting such a pustule

pock

verb

pocked; pocking; pocks

Definition of pock (Entry 2 of 2)

transitive verb

: to mark with or as if with pocks : pit

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Synonyms for pock

Synonyms: Noun

boil, fester, papule, pimple, pustule, whelk, zit [slang]

Examples of pock in a Sentence

Noun

noticed strange pocks on his torso

Verb

one of the many craters that pock the moon's surface

Recent Examples on the Web: Noun

The door opposite the apartment was pock-marked with bullet holes. — Bianca Padró Ocasio, OrlandoSentinel.com, "Killer 'never made any threats' to 4 children found dead after standoff, Orlando Police chief says," 13 June 2018 A couple days to two weeks later, a red rash of round pocks erupts on the skin’s surface where the pain and itching occurred. — Health.com, "What Is Shingles?," 1 May 2017 In the house where Mehsud died, blood colours the floor but bullet-holes pock only one wall. — The Economist, "Crime and justiceIn some countries, killer cops are celebrated," 8 Mar. 2018 Police searched the immediate area but did not locate the man, who is described as between 5-foot-7 and 6-foot, with a medium build and noticeable pock-marks on his face. — Anna Marum, OregonLive.com, "Man robs Milwaukie bank with nothing but a note, police say," 12 Jan. 2018 The suspect is described as having curly dark hair in a ponytail, a large pointy nose and pock marks on the right side of his face. — Crimesider Staff, CBS News, "Manhunt for suspect in Washington deputy's death," 8 Jan. 2018 That wall under the a/c unit currently has many pock marks. — Caitlin R. Mcglade, Sun-Sentinel.com, "Database: What Broward teachers say about the mold issue in their classrooms," 31 Aug. 2017 Make Gary Sanchez a pet project: The young catcher is either on the doorstep of what could be a Hall of Fame career or one that will be pock-marked by mental errors and attitude problems. — Bob Klapisch, USA TODAY, "A road map to success for the new Yankees manager," 28 Oct. 2017 Oftentimes, eggplant in the supermarket is simply old — pock-marked, faded, shriveled, sad. — Susan Russo, sandiegouniontribune.com, "Fresh takes on eggplant," 2 Oct. 2017

Recent Examples on the Web: Verb

In poor neighborhoods like Buffalo’s East Side, a new $42 million WorkForce Center is rising, a glimmer of hope in a neighborhood pocked with empty lots, rundown businesses and vacant storefronts. — New York Times, "Cuomo’s ‘Buffalo Billion’: Is New York Getting Its Money’s Worth?," 2 July 2018 His career has been pocked with injury, his durability suffering on account of his wavering commitment. — Jon Wertheim, SI.com, "Mailbag: Is Current Form or Past Slam Performance a Better Indicator of Success in Majors?," 27 June 2018 The fictional building’s basement walls — pocked with bullet holes and smeared with blood — bore witness to their demise. — Lorraine Ali, latimes.com, "'The Handmaid's Tale': A deeper look at the chillingly prescient second season," 9 July 2018 The lake bottom looked like something out of one of those aerial photos of World War I’s bombed-to-bits battlefields, a kind of aquatic moonscape pocked by who-knows-how-many shallow craters. — Shannon Tompkins, Houston Chronicle, "June spawn signals peak in Texas sunfish action," 3 June 2018 With its population reaching 700,000, the highest level in over 40 years, the District is thriving in ways that can overshadow the disruptions that have pocked the mayor’s term. — Paul Schwartzman, Washington Post, "With mounting scandals in D.C., where are the challengers to the mayor?," 4 Mar. 2018 In the dining room that also opens from the family room, more bullet holes pocked the wall and a hall leading away to the center of the house. — Michelle Hunter, NOLA.com, "Families try to sort fact from rumor after Jefferson Parish triple homicide," 22 May 2018 At the Quebec mosque, its windows still pocked with bullet holes, the Muslim community is still struggling to come to terms with the attack and their fear and grief. — Dan Bilefsky, New York Times, "Quebec Mosque Shooter Was Consumed by Refugees, Trump and Far Right," 5 May 2018 After Tolisso made a marauding run down the right wing, Wagner's first time effort was saved but the ball fell perfectly for the right boot of Thiago and the Spain international easily pocked the ball into the back of the net. — SI.com, "Bayern Munich 5-1 Gladbach: Sandro Wagner Sparks Comeback With Brace to Down Weak Foals," 14 Apr. 2018

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More Definitions for pock

pock

verb

English Language Learners Definition of pock

: to make holes in or marks on (something)

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pock

noun

\ˈpäk

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Kids Definition of pock

: a small swelling like a pimple on the skin (as in smallpox) or the mark it leaves

pock

noun

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Medical Definition of pock

: a pustule in an eruptive disease (as smallpox)

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