pouch

• Nom désignant un petit ou moyen contenant pour ranger ou transporter des objets, un espace clos, ou une poche anatomique en forme de sac chez certains animaux comme les marsupiaux, les gaufres ou les pélicans.

A noun referring to a small or medium-sized container for holding or carrying items, an enclosed space, or a saclike anatomical structure found in certain animals such as marsupials, gophers, or pelicans.

1. Small containerA2formal

   A small or medium-sized bag or sack used for holding or carrying items.

   Petit sac

   • She kept her coins in a small leather pouch.
   • The traveler carried a pouch for his tobacco.
   • He pulled a pouch of seeds from his pocket.

   Synonymesbagcontainerpocketpursesack

2. Enclosed spaceB1formal

   A pocket-like compartment or enclosed area within a larger object.

   Compartiment ou cavité

   • The kangaroo carries its baby in a pouch.
   • The pouch on the front of the apron held her tools.
   • The bag has a special pouch for a water bottle.

   Synonymesbagcavitycompartmentcontainerpocketreceptaclesac

3. Anatomical sacB2formal

   A sac-like structure in the body of certain animals, such as marsupials, gophers, or pelicans.

   Sac anatomique

   • A pelican uses its throat pouch to catch fish.
   • The marsupial's pouch protects the developing young.
   • Gophers have cheek pouches for storing food.

   Synonymesbursamarsupiumpocketsacvesicle

• Verbe signifiant mettre quelque chose dans un sac ou une poche, ou (chez les animaux) porter ses petits dans une poche marsupiale.

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

1. Put into a small bagB2formal

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

   Mettre dans un petit sac

   • 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.

   Synonymesbagpocketsackstow

2. Send by diplomatic mailC1formal

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

   Envoyer par valise diplomatique

   • 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.

3. Swell or protrude outwardsB2informal

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

   Renfler, bomber

   • 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.

   Synonymesbagballoonbulgejutprojectprotrudestick outswell