verbπShareTo put (something) into a pocket."He was pocketing the extra cookies from the jar when his mother walked in. "actionitemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo cause a ball to go into one of the pockets of the table; to complete a shot."Maria cheered when she succeeded in pocketing the 8-ball, winning the game of pool. "sportgameChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo take and keep (something, especially money that is not one's own)."The cashier was fired for pocketing money from the register. "moralguiltbusinesseconomyfinancelawChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo shoplift; to steal."The thief was caught on camera pocketing the diamond."actionpolicelawChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo put up with; to bear without complaint.""Even though the work was boring, she was pocketing her frustration to save up money for college." "attitudecharactermindemotionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareMaterial used for making pockets for clothing."The tailor recommended using sturdy denim for the jeans' pocketing so the pockets wouldn't tear easily. "materialwearChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA structure resembling a pocket or pouch."The robin's nest had several mud pocketings along its inner wall, perfect for keeping the eggs from rolling out. "structureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
