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pouched

/paʊtʃt/

Traduction: Adjectif désignant ce qui est pourvu d'une poche ou d'un sachet, souvent en référence à des structures anatomiques comme chez les marsupiaux, ou à des objets en forme de sac., Verbe signifiant mettre quelque chose dans un sac ou une poche, ou (chez les animaux) porter ses petits dans une poche marsupiale.

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adjective

/paʊtʃt/formalscientificobsolète
  • frAdjectif désignant ce qui est pourvu d'une poche ou d'un sachet, souvent en référence à des structures anatomiques comme chez les marsupiaux, ou à des objets en forme de sac.

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

  1. Having a pouchB2formal

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

    frqui a une poche

    • 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.

    Synonymessacculated

Formes
  • more pouched comparative form
  • most pouched superlative form

verb

pouch/paʊtʃ/C1formal
  • frVerbe 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.

    frMettre 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.

    frEnvoyer 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.

    frRenfler, 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

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