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pouched

/paʊtʃt/

2 entries

adjective

formalcommonscientificobsolete/paʊtʃt/

An archaic adjective describing something that has a pouch or is bag-like; rarely used in modern English except in specific biological contexts.

  • 🇷🇺Устаревшее прилагательное, описывающее что-то, имеющее сумку или мешкообразное; редко используется в современном английском, за исключением специфических биологических контекстов.
  1. Having a pouch B2 formal

    Possessing a bag-like structure or pocket, typically used for carrying or storing things.

    • Kangaroos are pouched mammals that carry their young in a pouch.
    • The pouched dress had a large front pocket for convenience.
    • Some pouched animals use their pouch to store food.

    🇷🇺Имеющий сумку

    Synonyms: sacculated

  • more pouched comparative form
  • most pouched superlative form

verb

C1formalcommon/paʊtʃ/

A verb meaning to put something into a pouch or pocket, or (in animals) to carry young in a pouch.

  • 🇷🇺Глагол, означающий положить что-либо в сумку или карман, или (у животных) носить детёнышей в сумке.
  1. Put into a small bag B2 formal

    To place something into a small bag or container, often for storage or carrying.

    • She pouched the coins and tucked them into her pocket.
    • The merchant pouched the spices for the long journey.
    • He carefully pouched the fragile items before packing them.

    🇷🇺Упаковать в мешочек

    Synonyms: bagpocketsackstow

  2. Send by diplomatic mail C1 formal

    To send documents or items through a special secure mail system used by diplomatic missions.

    • The embassy pouched the classified documents to headquarters.
    • They pouched the reports via the diplomatic bag.
    • The ambassador pouched the sealed letters to the foreign ministry.

    🇷🇺Отправить дипломатической почтой

  3. Swell or protrude outwards B2 informal

    To bulge or stick out, often referring to a part of the body or an object.

    • His cheeks pouched out when he held the air in his mouth.
    • The fabric pouched around the seams after being stretched.
    • Her eyes pouched slightly from lack of sleep.

    🇷🇺Выпячиваться

    Synonyms: bagballoonbulgejutprojectprotrudestick outswell

  • pouched past participle
  • pouched past simple
  • pouching present participle
  • pouches third person singular