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pock

[ pok ]

noun

  1. a pustule on the body in an eruptive disease, as smallpox.
  2. a mark or spot left by or resembling such a pustule.
  3. a small indentation, pit, hole, or the like.
  4. Scot. poke 2.


pock

/ ±èÉ’°ì /

noun

  1. any pustule resulting from an eruptive disease, esp from smallpox
  2. another word for pockmark
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Derived Forms

  • ˈ±è´Ç³¦°ì²â, adjective
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of pock1

before 1000; Middle English pokke, Old English poc; cognate with German Pocke; perhaps akin to Old English pocca. See poke 2
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of pock1

Old English pocc; related to Middle Dutch pocke, perhaps to Latin bucca cheek
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But even still, the film fails to take full advantage of the everyday tensions that pocked his existence.

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While the Welsh band’s story is pocked with despair and unmet potential, their remarkable achievements during their heartbreakingly brief time together continues to attract new fans, year after year.

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The terrain appears completely untouched by man, but a closer look reveals dozens of cavities pocked across the rolling hills.

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Naomi Osaka’s comeback season has been pocked by fits and starts as she reacquaints herself with her athleticism and competitive fire.

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Other times, though, silver can be proof of internal precious metal, a just reward for an unflinching athlete not expected to ascend the podium because their journey was pocked by ceaseless obstacles.

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