pocked
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of pocked
Example Sentences
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Binnington, who took the historic puck from Ovechkin's goal and pocked it before a linesman retrieved it from him, was pulled after surrendering four goals in just under 30 minutes.
From Barron's • Nov. 6, 2025
But even still, the film fails to take full advantage of the everyday tensions that pocked his existence.
From Salon • Jan. 23, 2025
The terrain appears completely untouched by man, but a closer look reveals dozens of cavities pocked across the rolling hills.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 4, 2024
And the woods can be pocked with streams, ponds and swamps that freeze quickly.
From Seattle Times • Feb. 12, 2024
Laila sat across from Abdul Sharif, who was a thin, small- headed man with a bulbous nose pocked with the same cratered scars that pitted his cheeks.
From "A Thousand Splendid Suns" by Khaled Hosseini
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