Definitions
noun
the space between the headpin and the pins behind it on the right or left
“the ball hit the pocket and gave him a perfect strike”
verb
put in one's pocket
“He pocketed the change”
noun
a local region of low pressure or descending air that causes a plane to lose height suddenly
noun
an opening at the corner or on the side of a billiard table into which billiard balls are struck
noun
a small isolated group of people
“they were concentrated in pockets inside the city”
noun
a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
noun
a supply of money
“they dipped into the taxpayers' pockets”
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