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
Their history is pocked with career-making highlights: the band’s bravura February 9, 1964, appearance on “The Ed Sullivan Show” that netted some 73 million viewers.
From Salon • Aug. 15, 2025
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.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 9, 2024
The far side is pocked with impact craters and its crust is twice as thick.
From Science Magazine • Apr. 23, 2024
On a pocked and lichen-splotched cement wall is bolted a small stone plaque.
From "All the Light We Cannot See" by Anthony Doerr
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