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
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.
From Salon ● Dec. 17, 2024
The far side is pocked with impact craters and its crust is twice as thick.
From Science Magazine ● Apr. 23, 2024
Scattered across the island, population 1.5 million, are stone memorials, abandoned bunkers and walls pocked with bullet holes — remnants of bloody battles between Japanese and American forces.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 28, 2024
Finally the footsteps stopped and she knew he was just outside, standing there silent with his dead eyes and his long pocked face.
From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin
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