Pock
noun
A small, deep mark or hole in a surface, often left as a result of damage or decay.
The wall has pocks from years of weather exposure.
Usage tips
Neutral
skin pocks, pock marks, pock-marked
verb
A verb meaning to mark or scar something with small holes or indentations.
The hailstorm pocked the car’s surface with tiny dents.
Usage tips
Neutral
pock something, pocked with holes, pocking the surface
noun
A small, deep mark or hole in a surface, often left as a result of damage or decay.
The wall has pocks from years of weather exposure.
Usage tips
Neutral
skin pocks, pock marks, pock-marked
verb
A verb meaning to mark or scar something with small holes or indentations.
The hailstorm pocked the car’s surface with tiny dents.
Usage tips
Neutral
pock something, pocked with holes, pocking the surface
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Context
When discussing physical damage, use 'pock' to describe small indentations. Example: 'The old window frame was pocked with years of neglect.'
Pro Tip 2/3Figurative Use
Use 'pock' to imply imperfection in an abstract context, such as in character or quality. Example: 'There are pocks in the system that need to be addressed.'
Pro Tip 3/3Literary Context
The term can be found in literary descriptions to evoke imagery of degradation or age. Example: 'Her face was pocked by time, each scar telling a story.'
Pro Tip 1/3Context
When discussing physical damage, use 'pock' to describe small indentations. Example: 'The old window frame was pocked with years of neglect.'
Pro Tip 2/3Figurative Use
Use 'pock' to imply imperfection in an abstract context, such as in character or quality. Example: 'There are pocks in the system that need to be addressed.'
Pro Tip 3/3Literary Context
The term can be found in literary descriptions to evoke imagery of degradation or age. Example: 'Her face was pocked by time, each scar telling a story.'
Pro Tip 1/3Context
When discussing physical damage, use 'pock' to describe small indentations. Example: 'The old window frame was pocked with years of neglect.'
Pro Tip 2/3Figurative Use
Use 'pock' to imply imperfection in an abstract context, such as in character or quality. Example: 'There are pocks in the system that need to be addressed.'
Pro Tip 3/3Literary Context
The term can be found in literary descriptions to evoke imagery of degradation or age. Example: 'Her face was pocked by time, each scar telling a story.'
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