Pouch
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noun
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verb
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(As a noun)
Pouch ( noun )
- A small bag or container, typically made of cloth, paper, or plastic, for holding small items.
- A pocket in an animal's skin or fur for carrying food or young.
Origin:
From middle english pouch, pouche, from old english poc, from proto-germanic *pukkaz, from proto-indo-european *puk- ("bag"). cognate with german poche, danish pung, swedish påse, icelandic poki.
Examples:
- She reached into her pouch and pulled out a pack of gum.
- The kangaroo's pouch is where it carries its young.
- The pouch can hold all the essentials you need for a day trip.
- He reached into his pouch and pulled out a small velvet box.
- He carried the pouch with him, filled with coins and precious stones.
(As a verb)
Pouch ( verb )
- A small bag or container, typically made of cloth, paper, or plastic, for holding small items.
- A pocket in an animal's skin or fur for carrying food or young.
Origin:
From middle english pouch, pouche, from old english poc, from proto-germanic *pukkaz, from proto-indo-european *puk- ("bag"). cognate with german poche, danish pung, swedish påse, icelandic poki.
Examples:
- She reached into her pouch and pulled out a pack of gum.
- The kangaroo's pouch is where it carries its young.
- The pouch can hold all the essentials you need for a day trip.
- He reached into his pouch and pulled out a small velvet box.
- He carried the pouch with him, filled with coins and precious stones.