pouch

• Substantivo que designa um recipiente pequeno ou médio para guardar ou transportar objetos, um espaço fechado, ou uma formação anatômica em forma de bolsa em alguns animais, como marsupiais, gophers ou pelicanos.

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.

   Saquinho

   • 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.

   Sinônimosbagcontainerpocketpursesack

2. Enclosed spaceB1formal

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

   Compartimento

   • 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.

   Sinônimosbagcavitycompartmentcontainerpocketreceptaclesac

3. Anatomical sacB2formal

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

   Bolsa

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

   Sinônimosbursamarsupiumpocketsacvesicle

• Verbo que significa colocar algo numa bolsa ou bolso, ou (em animais) carregar os filhotes numa bolsa marsupial.

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.

   Guardar em saquinho

   • 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.

   Sinônimosbagpocketsackstow

2. Send by diplomatic mailC1formal

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

   Enviar por mala diplomática

   • 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.

   Salientar-se

   • 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.

   Sinônimosbagballoonbulgejutprojectprotrudestick outswell