pockety

adjective

pock·​ety

ˈpäkə̇tē,

-ə̇tē,

-i

1

: having an uneven distribution of ore

—used of an ore deposit

2

: forming, resembling, or having the characteristics of a pocket

Word History

Etymology

pocket entry 1 + -y

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