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adjective

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as in pocked

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verb

past tense of pit
as in dented

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  1. pocked
  2. dented
  3. rutted
  4. wavy
  5. knurled
Adjective
  • Another pro is the impressive airflow, thanks to the double-pocked coils in the center.
    — Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 21 May 2026
  • From the arid desert weather to the cacti- and arroyo- pocked terrain.
    — Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 24 Feb. 2026
Definition of pocked
Verb
  • Marvel dented its reputation as a box-office juggernaut after several of the franchise's films — remember The Marvels — fell well short of expectations.
    — Jair Hilburn, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026
  • In recent years, several business closures have dented EAV’s status as a dining destination.
    — Henri Hollis, AJC.com, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of dented
Adjective
  • In recent years, landslides have brought chaos to the Palos Verdes Peninsula, cracking the foundations of homes and turning Palos Verdes Drive South into a rutted, bumpy asphalt roller coaster.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026
  • With a 35-degree climbing capability and 270mm of ground clearance, the D2 Pro has the room and power to handle rutted trails, loose dirt, and steeper climbs without feeling overwhelmed.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 23 June 2026
Definition of rutted
Adjective
  • The edges of the chanterelle are often wavy and scalloped rather than round.
    — Katie Hill, Outdoor Life, 6 Aug. 2026
  • There’s something about a wavy motif that feels right at home in a kids’ room.
    — Vy Yang, Architectural Digest, 31 July 2026
Definition of wavy
Adjective
  • But its knurled Smart Dial acts as a scroll wheel for books, web pages, and other content – offering a much more intuitive way to read with one hand.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 25 May 2026
  • And four knurled billet feet allow precise leveling.
    — Robert Ross, Robb Report, 14 Nov. 2025
Definition of knurled
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